Cases6003915/2024

Claimant v London Fire Brigade

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissaldismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew this claim at the hearing on 10 February 2025 and the tribunal dismissed it upon withdrawal.

Direct Discrimination(pregnancy)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew this claim at the hearing on 10 February 2025 and the tribunal dismissed it upon withdrawal.

Facts

The claimant, Kei Ho Lee, brought claims of unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination against his employer, the London Fire Commissioner. The claimant attended a hearing on 10 February 2025 representing himself, while the respondent was represented by a solicitor, Yvette McEntee.

Decision

At the hearing on 10 February 2025, the claimant withdrew both claims of unfair dismissal and pregnancy/maternity discrimination. Employment Judge Liz Ord dismissed both claims upon withdrawal.

Practical note

This case demonstrates that claimants have the right to withdraw their claims at any stage, resulting in dismissal without any determination on the merits.

Case details

Case number
6003915/2024
Decision date
10 February 2025
Hearing type
dismissal on withdrawal
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
emergency services
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No