Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit after claimant failed to provide written reasons by 26 August 2024 or request a hearing following tribunal opportunity given on 12 August 2024.
Facts
Mrs Rushton brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with case number 105249/2006. On 12 August 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 26 August 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) of the Employment Tribunals Rules on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain but failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must respond to tribunal orders giving an opportunity to show cause against strike-out, as failure to engage will result in the claim being struck out for non-pursuit.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 105249/2006
- 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