Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
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
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