Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for failure to actively pursue. The claimant was given until 27 August 2024 to provide reasons why the claim should not be struck out or request a hearing, but failed to respond or provide an acceptable reason.
Facts
This was a claim filed in 2008 by Ms Winton against Glasgow City Council. The claim remained inactive for many years. On 13 August 2024, the Tribunal wrote to the claimant giving her until 27 August 2024 to provide reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond.
Decision
The Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on grounds that it had not been actively pursued. The claimant was given a final opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to provide an acceptable reason or request a hearing.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims or risk strike out; tribunals will strike out claims for non-pursuit even after giving the claimant a final opportunity to respond.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 121378/2008
- Decision date
- 17 December 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No