no appearance v Respondent — 2023

The tribunal recorded that the claimant brought claims of disability discrimination. It found that he had repeatedly failed to comply with tribunal orders and directions, including requirements to provide an adequate disability impact statement, supporting medical evidence, and a schedule of loss within the ordered timetable. The claimant also repeatedly failed to copy correspondence and documents to the respondent despite express requests.

The respondent applied for strike out after the ordered disability-related material was not provided. The tribunal noted that the material eventually sent by the claimant still did not address key issues previously identified, including the effects of the alleged disability at the relevant times and dates of diagnosis, and that no adequate medical information had been provided despite clear orders.

At the hearing on 5 January 2023, the claimant did not attend, did not contact the tribunal, and attempts to contact him were unsuccessful. In those circumstances, and given the history of material non-compliance, the tribunal dismissed the claims under rule 47 for failure to attend, and vacated the future listed hearings.