Cases→114322/2009

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

17 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 order of 12 August 2024 requiring written reasons by 26 August 2024 or request for hearing.

Facts

Mrs J Eeles brought a claim against Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP in 2009. 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 to this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to give an acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing as directed by the tribunal.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal orders and actively pursue their claims or risk strike-out even in long-running 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
114322/2009
Decision date
17 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
—
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No
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