Claimant v LKQ Group (UK) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim under Rule 37(1)(a) on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success. The claimant attended unrepresented and could not establish the necessary legal elements to pursue the claim.
Facts
Jordan Burke brought an unfair dismissal claim against LKQ Group (UK) Limited. The claimant attended a preliminary hearing unrepresented on 10 February 2025 before Employment Judge Rakhim. The respondent was represented by a CILEX lawyer from MPM Legal Solutions Ltd.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the unfair dismissal claim under Employment Tribunal Rule 37(1)(a) on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success. The unrepresented claimant was unable to establish the necessary elements to pursue the claim.
Practical note
Unrepresented claimants face significant challenges at preliminary hearings, particularly when respondents successfully argue that claims have no reasonable prospect of success under Rule 37(1)(a).
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3305611/2024
- Decision date
- 10 February 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No