Case 3311116/2023 · Employment Tribunal
Did not attend For the v Mr Dan Soanes (solicitor) — 2024
- Case reference
- 3311116/2023
- Decision date
- 27 February 2024
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Alliott
- Venue
- Watford
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Did not attend For the
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningEmployment Judge Alliott sat alone at the video preliminary hearing on 10 May 2024. The claimant did not attend. Before the hearing, the tribunal had sent case management orders requiring the claimant to provide details of each alleged detrimental act said to have been done because of sexual orientation, to identify the physical or mental impairment relied upon, to give information about his disability and its effect, and to provide GP and other medical records by 26 March 2024.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual orientation discrimination | The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(c), rule 37(1)(d) and rule 47 after the claimant failed to comply with case management orders and did not attend the hearing. | Struck out | Sexual orientation | — |
| Disability discrimination | The tribunal struck out the claim under rule 37(1)(c), rule 37(1)(d) and rule 47 after the claimant failed to provide the disability information and medical records ordered and did not attend the hearing. | Struck out | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
3 references- Rule 37(1)(c) (non-compliance with orders)
- Rule 37(1)(d) (not actively pursued)
- Rule 47 (non-attendance)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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