Claimant v Sanctuary Personnel Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal struck out the claim under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success. The claim was struck out at a preliminary hearing following argument from the respondent's counsel, with the claimant appearing in person.
Facts
Mrs Vassiliades brought a claim against Sanctuary Personnel Limited. At a preliminary hearing conducted remotely, the respondent applied to strike out the claim. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the entire claim under Rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, finding that it had no reasonable prospect of success. The judgment contains no detailed reasoning beyond the strike-out order itself.
Practical note
A claim brought against a recruitment agency was struck out at preliminary hearing for having no reasonable prospect of success, with the unrepresented claimant unable to overcome the respondent's strike-out application.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6005767/2024
- Decision date
- 3 March 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- professional services
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No