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 an opportunity until 11 June 2024 to provide written reasons or request a hearing, but failed to give an acceptable reason or request a hearing, resulting in strike-out.
Facts
Miss Selkirk brought a claim against Glasgow City Council in December 2018. The claim remained dormant for an extended period. On 21 May 2024, the Tribunal gave the claimant until 11 June 2024 to provide written reasons why the claim should not be struck out or to request a hearing. The claimant failed to respond with acceptable reasons or request a hearing.
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 fair opportunity to explain the lack of progress but failed to provide an acceptable reason or engage with the tribunal process.
Practical note
Claimants must actively pursue their claims and respond to tribunal directions, or face strike-out for non-pursuit even in long-standing cases.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 4112341/2018
- Decision date
- 25 July 2024
- Hearing type
- strike out
- Hearing days
- —
- Classification
- procedural
Respondent
- Name
- Glasgow City Council
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- No
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No