Case 3200171/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Mr M Bezos v Saxton 4 x 4 Limited — 2022
- Case reference
- 3200171/2022
- Decision date
- 14 July 2022
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Byrne Representation
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr M Bezos
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant, Mr M Bezos, did not attend the hearing and was not represented. The hearing took place at East London Hearing Centre by CVP on 14 July 2022 before Employment Judge Byrne, with the respondent represented by Mr H Dhorajiwala of Counsel.
The tribunal recorded that, pursuant to Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure, it considered the information available and made such enquiries as were practicable before determining the case. It was satisfied that the claimant was aware the matter was listed for hearing and that, despite being given an opportunity to explain his failure to attend or be represented, he did not do so.
On that basis, the tribunal dismissed the claim. The respondent's application for costs was refused. No substantive findings were made on the merits of the underlying employment claims, and no monetary remedy was awarded.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The extracted judgment does not identify the substantive claim type(s); it states only that 'the claim is dismissed' after the claimant failed to attend or be represented. | Dismissed | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Rule 47 of the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure
Official outcome judgment PDF
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