Claimant v The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
Outcome
Claimant fails
Facts
The claimant Ms L McGowan brought a claim against The Richmond Fellowship Scotland in 2015. On 19 December 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 3 January 2025 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunals Rules on the grounds that the claim has not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to explain why the claim should not be struck out but failed to do so.
Practical note
Employment tribunals will strike out claims for non-pursuit where claimants fail to respond to tribunal orders requesting engagement with the proceedings.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Schedule 1, Rule 38
Case details
- Case number
- 4101355/2015
- Decision date
- 16 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No