Cases121274/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

8 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

Claim struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for non-pursuit. Claimant failed to respond to tribunal's order dated 4 September 2024 requiring written reasons or a hearing request by 18 September 2024.

Facts

Ms Reilly brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. On 4 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons by 18 September 2024 or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or request a hearing.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the grounds that it has not been actively pursued. The claimant failed to comply with the tribunal's order and did not provide any acceptable reason why the claim should continue.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal orders or face 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
121274/2008
Decision date
8 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Name
Glasgow City Council
Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No