Claimant v London Fire Brigade
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew this claim at the hearing on 10 February 2025 and the tribunal dismissed it upon 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