Case 2304348/2018 · Employment Tribunal
Mr A Simmons v Scooby Ltd — 2020
- Case reference
- 2304348/2018
- Decision date
- 20 November 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Wright
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr A Simmons
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningOn 20 November 2020, Employment Judge Wright struck out the claim brought by Mr A Simmons against Scooby Ltd. The reason given was that, by a letter dated 17 November 2020, the Tribunal had given the claimant an opportunity to make representations or request a hearing as to why the claim should not be struck out for not having been actively pursued.
The claimant did not make written representations, did not make sufficient representations, and did not request a hearing. In those circumstances, the Tribunal held that the claim should be struck out. The judgment records no determination of the substantive merits of the underlying claim and no monetary award.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful deduction from wages | The judgment does not describe the underlying substantive issue; it records only that the claim was struck out under rule 37 because it had not been actively pursued. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 37
Official outcome judgment PDF
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