Cases121174/2008

Claimant v Glasgow City Council

6 January 2025Before Employment Judge F EcclesScotlandon papers

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Otherstruck out

The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) because the claimant failed to actively pursue the claim. The tribunal gave the claimant until 19 September 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing, but the claimant failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason why the claim should not be struck out.

Facts

Mrs Crawford brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. On 5 September 2024, the tribunal gave the claimant until 19 September 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing to explain why the claim should not be struck out. The claimant failed to respond or provide any acceptable reason.

Decision

The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunals Rules on the grounds that the claim had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a clear opportunity to respond but failed to do so.

Practical note

Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or risk having their claims struck out for non-pursuit.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

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

Case details

Case number
121174/2008
Decision date
6 January 2025
Hearing type
strike out
Hearing days
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
local government
Represented
No

Claimant representation

Represented
No