Cases4117821/2014

Claimant v Dundee City Council

22 January 2025Before Employment Judge L WisemanScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal order of 9 December 2024 requiring written reasons by 23 December 2024 or to request a hearing.

Facts

Mr Kennedy brought a claim against Dundee City Council. The claim was filed in 2014. On 9 December 2024, the tribunal ordered the claimant to provide written reasons by 23 December 2024 or request a hearing to show cause 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 38(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue it. The claimant was given an opportunity to provide reasons or request a hearing but failed to do so, providing no acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal orders regarding case management or risk strike-out for non-pursuit under rule 38.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2024, Schedule 1, Rule 38Rule 38(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
4117821/2014
Decision date
22 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Dundee City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No