Cases107448/2005

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

14 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out for non-pursuit under rule 37(1)(d). Claimant failed to respond to tribunal order dated 12 September 2024 requiring written reasons by 26 September 2024 or requesting a hearing to show why claim should not be struck out.

Facts

Mrs Fulton brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal gave her until 26 September 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide any acceptable reason.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it has not been actively pursued. The claimant was given an opportunity to show cause but failed to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must respond to tribunal case management orders or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit, even if the underlying claim might have merit.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2013, Schedule 1, rule 37Employment Tribunals Rules, rule 37(1)(d)

Case details

Case number
107448/2005
Decision date
14 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No