Case 2304816/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Dunbar v Costain Group plc — 2023
- Case reference
- 2304816/2019
- Decision date
- 9 January 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Balogun Dated
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Dunbar
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal dealt with Mr S Dunbar's claim against Costain Ltd by strike out rather than by a merits determination. The judgment states that, by letter dated 13 December 2022, 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 having been actively pursued.
The Claimant did not make representations in writing, did not make sufficient representations explaining why the claim should not be struck out, and did not request a hearing. On that basis, the Tribunal concluded that the claim had not been actively pursued and ordered that it be struck out.
No remedy was awarded and the judgment does not record any findings on the underlying merits of the employment claim. The decision was issued by Acting Regional Employment Judge Balogun on 9 January 2023.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The judgment records that the claim was struck out for lack of active pursuit after the Claimant failed to make representations or request a hearing in response to the Tribunal's 13 December 2022 letter. | Struck out | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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