Hunt v Greggs PLC (Discrimination - Sexual Orientation) [2019] NIIT 07083_19IT (22 November 2019)

Hunt v Greggs PLC (Discrimination - Sexual Orientation) [2019] NIIT 07083_19IT (22 November 2019)

The claim was struck out because the claimant failed to attend hearings, did not comply with tribunal orders, provided no medical evidence for alleged mental health issues, and expressly indicated she did not wish to continue with the action.

Citation
[2019] NIIT 07083_19IT
Parties
Claimant: Nicola Hunt; Respondent: Greggs PLC
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
22 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Claim struck out in its entirety for want of prosecution.
Legal Topics
Sexual Orientation Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Strike Out for Non Prosecution
Employment Law Discrimination Law Sexual Orientation Discrimination Unfair Dismissal Strike Out for Non Prosecution

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Parties

Nicola Hunt

Claimant

Greggs PLC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Discrimination and Unfair Dismissal / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim should be struck out for want of prosecution
  2. 2 Whether the claimant provided sufficient explanation for non-attendance and failure to comply with tribunal orders

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was struck out because the claimant failed to attend hearings, did not comply with tribunal orders, provided no medical evidence for alleged mental health issues, and expressly indicated she did not wish to continue with the action.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out in its entirety for want of prosecution.

Orders

  • Claim is struck out in its entirety.