Claimant v Glasgow City Council
Outcome
Individual claims
The claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) for not being actively pursued. The claimant was given until 29 August 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing to show cause why the claim should not be struck out, but failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
Facts
Ms Laird brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in 2008. The claim appears to have been inactive for a significant period. On 15 August 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 29 August 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond or provide acceptable reasons.
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 final opportunity to explain why the claim should continue but failed to engage with the Tribunal's direction.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or risk having their claim struck out for want of prosecution, even in long-standing cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 119358/2008
- Decision date
- 27 November 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No