Cases121097/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

23 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's request by 26 September 2024 to provide reasons why claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing.

Facts

The claimant brought a claim against Glasgow City Council with a case number issued in 2008. On 12 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity 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 respond or request a hearing.

Decision

The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) of the 2013 Regulations on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given opportunity to respond but failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing.

Practical note

Claims that are not actively pursued will be struck out, and claimants must respond to tribunal directions to avoid dismissal, even in long-standing cases.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
121097/2008
Decision date
23 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No