Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's opportunity to provide reasons by 25 September 2024 or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out.
Facts
This was a claim filed in 2008 by Ms Carmichael against Glasgow City Council. On 11 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 25 September 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out, or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
Decision
The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue it. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to provide any acceptable reason or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or face strike-out even in long-standing cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121149/2008
- Decision date
- 28 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No