Claimant v Do & Co Event & Airline Catering Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out for non-pursuit. The tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to make representations as to why the claim should not be struck out, but the claimant failed to respond or make sufficient representations, leading to the claim being struck out.
Facts
Mr Siqueira brought an employment claim against Do & Co Event & Airline Catering Limited. By order dated 6 January 2025, the tribunal notified the claimant that the claim had not been actively pursued and gave him an opportunity to make representations or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or make sufficient representations.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim because it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to respond but failed to do so, resulting in the claim being dismissed without a hearing on the merits.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders, or face having their claims struck out for non-pursuit without a hearing on the merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 3305388/2021
- Decision date
- 3 February 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No