Mr M Rullo v Bournemouth Transport Limited (in Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation) and 1 other — 2025

The tribunal dismissed Mr Rullo's application for reconsideration of the judgment dated 30 April 2025. The application was considered under the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, including the process for deciding whether there was any reasonable prospect of the original decision being varied or revoked.

The judge found that Mr Rullo had previously been given directions to provide a witness statement explaining the factual basis for saying his claims were presented within a reasonable period. Mr Rullo's further explanation for the delay was treated as material that could have been advanced at the trial, and the judge concluded it was not appropriate to reopen the decision.

The tribunal held that there was no reasonable prospect of the original decision being varied or revoked, so the reconsideration application was refused. The order noted that the judgment did not prevent Mr Rullo from pursuing a claim against the Secretary of State for a protective award, but whether such a claim would be accepted was not before the tribunal.