Claimant v WW Estates (Bolton Junction) Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim remains extant and will proceed to full hearing before an Employment Judge sitting alone.
Claim remains extant and will proceed to full hearing before an Employment Judge sitting alone.
Claimant withdrew the public interest disclosure detriment claim upon advice that it could not be pursued. Claim dismissed on withdrawal.
Facts
The claimant brought claims against two respondents including WW Estates (Bolton Junction) Ltd and Ian Waterhouse personally. REJ Robertson had previously rejected registration of claims against the second respondent by notice dated 7 February 2025. At the preliminary hearing the claimant clarified his claims and withdrew the public interest disclosure detriment claim upon legal advice.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claims against the second respondent Ian Waterhouse for completeness following earlier rejection of registration. The public interest disclosure detriment claim was dismissed on withdrawal. The remaining claims of unfair constructive dismissal and breach of contract remain extant and will proceed to a full hearing.
Practical note
Personal claims against individual respondents may be rejected at registration and whistleblowing detriment claims require careful assessment of viability before proceeding.
Case details
- Case number
- 1810623/2024
- Decision date
- 4 April 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- real estate
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- in house
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor