Cases121139/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

13 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue the claim. Claimant failed to respond to the tribunal's order of 12 September 2024 requiring written reasons by 26 September 2024 or a request for a hearing.

Facts

Ms Campbell brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or to request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out for non-pursuit. The claimant failed to respond to this order.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to provide an acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing, despite being given the opportunity to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must actively engage with tribunal orders and pursue their claims, or risk strike-out for non-pursuit 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
121139/2008
Decision date
13 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No