Case 8000287/2023 · Employment Tribunal
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case Number: 8000287/2023 Natalie Watson v Midlothian Council — 2023
- Case reference
- 8000287/2023
- Decision date
- 5 September 2023
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge Whitcombe
Parties
2 namedClaimant
EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS (SCOTLAND) Case Number: 8000287/2023 Natalie Watson
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningAt a preliminary hearing for case management on 16 August 2023, Employment Judge Whitcombe reached the provisional view that the claimant's complaint of disability related harassment had no reasonable prospect of success. The tribunal administration then sent a formal warning letter on 17 August 2023, giving the claimant an opportunity to provide written reasons or request a hearing.
The claimant confirmed in correspondence dated 26 August 2023 that she agreed with the proposal to strike out that part of the claim. The tribunal struck out the disability related harassment complaint with the claimant's consent under rule 37 on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harassment | The judgment concerns only the complaint of disability related harassment, which was struck out with the claimant's consent on the ground that it had no reasonable prospect of success. | Struck out | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
2 references- rule 37
- rule 37(1)(a)
Official outcome judgment PDF
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