Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
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
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