Case 3306539/2022 · Employment Tribunal
Dr A Kostin v Digial Barriers Services Limited — 2023
- Case reference
- 3306539/2022
- Decision date
- 28 May 2023
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Lloyd-Lawrie Representation
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Dr A Kostin
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing on 23 May 2023 at Watford Employment Tribunal, heard via CVP, Employment Judge Lloyd-Lawrie considered the Claimant's application to strike out the Respondent's response. The Claimant appeared in person and the Respondent was represented by counsel.
The Tribunal held that the application failed because the legal test for strike out was not met. The judgment records only that result and does not decide the underlying breach of contract or unfair dismissal claims listed in the case.
The written record also notes that reasons were given orally at the hearing and that written reasons would not be provided unless requested within 14 days of sending the written record of the decision.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | At the preliminary hearing, the Claimant's application to strike out the Respondent's response failed because the legal test was not met. The judgment does not determine the underlying substantive claims. | Dismissed | — | — |
Official outcome judgment PDF
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