Case 1401992/2021 · Employment Tribunal
Ms M Fitzgerald v Cherry Orchards Care Ltd — 2024
- Case reference
- 1401992/2021
- Decision date
- 17 January 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Midgley Dated
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms M Fitzgerald
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal struck out the respondent's response. It recorded that, by a letter dated 27 October 2023, the respondent had been given an opportunity to make representations or request a hearing about why the response should not be struck out because it had not been actively pursued.
The Tribunal stated that the respondent failed to make written representations, failed to make sufficient representations, or failed to request a hearing. The respondent remained entitled to notice of hearings and decisions, but could participate in any hearing only to the extent permitted by the Employment Judge.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment strikes out the response only; it does not adjudicate the merits of the unfair dismissal claim. | Struck out | — | — |
| Whistleblowing | The judgment strikes out the response only; it does not adjudicate the merits of the public interest disclosure claim. | Struck out | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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