Case 2414329/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr C Stafford v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited — 2020
- Case reference
- 2414329/2019
- Decision date
- 3 February 2020
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Franey
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr C Stafford
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe case was listed for a preliminary hearing on 23 January 2020. The Tribunal was informed that settlement had been agreed through ACAS, and on 10 January 2020 it wrote to the claimant asking him to withdraw his claim by 17 January 2020.
The claimant did not reply to that letter and did not attend the hearing. In response to a telephone enquiry, he confirmed that the case had been settled.
Because there had been no withdrawal of the claim under rule 51, the Tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(d) on the basis that it had not been actively pursued. The Tribunal considered that the claimant had a reasonable opportunity to make representations by responding to the 10 January 2020 letter and/or attending the 23 January 2020 hearing.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment states only that the claim was struck out under rule 37(1)(d) because it had not been actively pursued after ACAS settlement was reported. It does not identify the pleaded causes of action. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- rule 51
- rule 37(1)(d)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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