Cases→121100/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

27 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d). Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order of 12 September 2024 requiring written reasons by 26 September 2024 or a hearing request as to why claim should not be struck out.

Facts

Mrs Daisley brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 121100/2008. On 12 September 2024, the Tribunal ordered the claimant to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to comply with this order.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the strike out should not occur or to request a hearing.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even in long-running cases.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Schedule 1, rule 37Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Schedule 1, rule 37(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
121100/2008
Decision date
27 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
—
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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