Case 8001363/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr P McNeil v Smart Utilities Scotland Limited — 2026
- Case reference
- 8001363/2024
- Decision date
- 18 June 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Scotland
- Judge
- Employment Judge L Doherty
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr P McNeil
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe Tribunal struck out Mr P McNeil's claim under rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024 because it had not been actively pursued. The judgment does not identify the underlying causes of action and records no determination of their merits or any monetary remedy.
Mr McNeil did not attend the preliminary hearing on 11 December 2024 and did not provide the explanation and confirmation required by 20 December 2024. Although he stated on 9 April 2025 that he wished to proceed, he did not return the case management agenda. The Tribunal issued further directions, reminders and opportunities to explain why the claim should not be struck out, including deadlines of 4 July and 4 September 2025. It also repeatedly required him to copy correspondence to the respondent in accordance with rule 90. After the final deadline passed without a response, the Tribunal concluded that the claim had not been actively pursued and struck it out.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | The judgment strikes out the claim as a whole but does not identify the underlying causes of action. | Struck out | — | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- rule 38(1)(d) of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024
Official outcome judgment PDF
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