Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. Claimant failed to provide written reasons or request a hearing by the deadline of 24 September 2024 after being given the opportunity on 10 September 2024.
Facts
Mrs J Robson brought a claim in 2009 against Glasgow City Council and Cordia (Services) LLP. The claim appears to have remained dormant for many years. On 10 September 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 24 September 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond by the deadline.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to provide acceptable reasons or request a hearing within the time allowed.
Practical note
Tribunals will strike out long-dormant claims where claimants fail to respond to unless orders, even after being given a clear opportunity to provide reasons or request a hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 115282/2009
- Decision date
- 15 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No