Cases121157/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

27 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. The claimant was given until 24 September 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing but failed to do so.

Facts

Mrs L Jackson brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. On 10 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 24 September 2024 or to request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out for non-pursuit. The claimant failed to respond or request a hearing.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a final opportunity to show cause why the claim should continue but failed to provide any acceptable reason or engage with the Tribunal's order.

Practical note

Tribunals will strike out claims for non-pursuit where claimants fail to respond to unless orders requiring them to show cause why the claim should continue.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
121157/2008
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