Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's opportunity given on 12 September 2024 to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out.
Facts
Mrs P Nelson brought a claim against Glasgow City Council. On 12 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 26 September 2024 or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide any acceptable reason, and failed to request a hearing.
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 deadline and opportunity to respond but failed to do so, leading to the dismissal of the entire claim.
Practical note
Claimants must actively engage with tribunal procedures and respond to unless orders or face strike-out for non-pursuit even without a full hearing on the merits.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 106705/2005
- Decision date
- 10 January 2025
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No