Cases112421/2010

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

11 March 2025Before Employment Judge Frances EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Struck out for non-pursuit under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's order of 21 January 2025 to provide reasons or request a hearing by 4 February 2025.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 112421/2010. On 21 January 2025, the tribunal ordered the claimant to provide written reasons by 4 February 2025 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to comply with this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing following the tribunal's warning order.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal orders warning of potential strike-out for non-pursuit, or risk having their entire claim dismissed without a hearing on the merits.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
112421/2010
Decision date
11 March 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No