Cases2302059/2023

Claimant v Royal Mail Group Limited

13 February 2025Before Employment Judge BurgeLondon Southremote video

Outcome

Partly successful

Individual claims

Otherwithdrawn

Claims 2302109/2023 and 2302115/2023 were withdrawn by the claimant and dismissed upon withdrawal by the tribunal.

Otherwithdrawn

Complaints against individual respondents D Adarkwa, C Millen, J Dhanjal, J Doyle, I Kyei, P Love and T Umaichelvam were withdrawn by the claimant and dismissed upon withdrawal.

Facts

The claimant M Taylor brought multiple claims against Royal Mail Group Ltd and several individuals. The case involved five separate claim numbers filed in 2023. At a preliminary hearing, the claimant decided to withdraw two complete claims and all complaints against seven individual respondents.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed claims 2302109/2023 and 2302115/2023 upon withdrawal, and dismissed all complaints against seven named individuals. Three claims against Royal Mail Group Ltd and Ms A Dhar were allowed to continue to a full hearing.

Practical note

Claimants can strategically narrow their claims at preliminary hearings by withdrawing some claims or respondents while proceeding with others, potentially focusing resources on stronger claims.

Case details

Case number
2302059/2023
Decision date
13 February 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep