Claimant v Roke Manor Research Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The allegations contained in paragraphs 6.2.2 and 6.2.6 of the list of issues were struck out by the tribunal on the basis that they had no reasonable prospect of success following a preliminary hearing.
Facts
Miss T Renvoize brought employment tribunal claims against Roke Manor Research Ltd. A list of issues had been prepared on 19 April 2024 containing multiple allegations. At a preliminary hearing over two days in January 2025, the respondent applied to strike out certain allegations.
Decision
The tribunal struck out two specific allegations (paragraphs 6.2.2 and 6.2.6 of the list of issues) on the ground that they had no reasonable prospect of success. The claimant was self-represented with assistance from Mr Watson, while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Practical note
This case illustrates the tribunal's willingness to strike out specific allegations within a claim at a preliminary hearing where those allegations have no reasonable prospect of success, even while allowing other parts of the claim to proceed.
Legal authorities cited
Case details
- Case number
- 1405659/2023
- Decision date
- 17 January 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- technology
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No