Case 2301859/2020 · Employment Tribunal
Miss A Szembek v Smarter Cover Limited — 2022
- Case reference
- 2301859/2020
- Decision date
- 27 April 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Wright Date
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Miss A Szembek
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal struck out the claimant's case, Miss A Szembek v Smarter Cover Limited, without determining the merits. The reasons record that by letter dated 22 July 2021 the tribunal gave the claimant an opportunity to make written representations or request a hearing on why the claim should not be struck out for not being actively pursued.
The claimant did not make representations in writing, did not make sufficient representations, and did not request a hearing. The tribunal therefore struck out the claim. The hearing listed for 4, 5 and 6 May 2022 did not take place.
The judgment does not set out any findings on liability, remedy, or the substantive nature of the underlying claim(s), beyond the strike-out decision for failure to actively pursue the case.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment does not identify the underlying substantive cause(s) of action; it only records that 'the claim' was struck out because it had not been actively pursued. | Struck out | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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