Cases4113670/2018

Claimant v Cordia Services LLP

5 March 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 38(1)(d). Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order of 7 February 2025 requiring written reasons by 21 February 2025 or to request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out.

Facts

Ms Agnew brought a claim against Cordia Services LLP and Glasgow City Council. The tribunal issued an unless order on 7 February 2025 requiring the claimant to provide written reasons by 21 February 2025 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out for non-pursuit. 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 it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing as ordered.

Practical note

Claimants must comply with tribunal unless orders or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even if the substantive merits of the claim are unknown.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
4113670/2018
Decision date
5 March 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No