Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 38(1)(d). Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's notice dated 9 January 2025 requiring written reasons by 23 January 2025 or a request for hearing to show why claim should not be struck out.
Facts
Mrs McKenna brought an employment claim against Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP in 2010 (case number 100640/2010). The claim was not actively pursued. On 9 January 2025, the tribunal gave the claimant until 23 January 2025 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on the grounds that the claim has not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's notice providing an opportunity to show cause against strike out.
Practical note
A claimant who fails to actively pursue their claim and does not respond to tribunal orders providing an opportunity to show cause will have their claim struck out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 100640/2010
- Decision date
- 27 February 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No