Claimant v Glasgow Life
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant's executor failed to provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing by the deadline of 3 February 2025.
Facts
This case involved a claim filed in 2011 by Mrs L Vezza against Glasgow Life. The claimant appears to have passed away, as the judgment references the claimant's executor. On 13 January 2025, the Tribunal gave notice that it was considering striking out the claim for non-pursuit and invited the executor to provide reasons or request a hearing by 3 February 2025.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 on grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The executor failed to provide acceptable reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing within the deadline.
Practical note
Claims can be struck out for non-pursuit where a party or their representative fails to respond to tribunal notices, even in cases involving executors continuing claims on behalf of deceased claimants.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 103719/2011
- Decision date
- 19 February 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow Life
- Sector
- public sector
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No