Cases3310504/2023

Claimant v Secretary of State for Defence

Outcome

Other

Individual claims

Otherdismissed on withdrawal

Claims against the second respondent Lee Barton were dismissed and he was removed from the proceedings. The judgment indicates this was a procedural dismissal at a preliminary hearing.

Facts

Mrs A Archer brought claims against the Ministry of Defence and Lee Barton, an individual second respondent. At a preliminary hearing on 4 April 2024, the tribunal dismissed the claims against Lee Barton and removed him from the proceedings.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed all claims against the second respondent Lee Barton and removed him as a party. The proceedings will continue against the Ministry of Defence only. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.

Practical note

Individual respondents can be removed from employment tribunal proceedings at preliminary hearings, leaving claims to continue against the employer only.

Case details

Case number
3310504/2023
Decision date
18 March 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
military
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No