Mr Terence Hancox v Kenneth Sutherland, Ben Coates, Catherine Cooper and Vicky Jones
The EAT found one ground of appeal reasonably arguable and sent it to a full hearing. It refused an added ground, dismissed disclosure, warned on AI use and issued directions.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal considered an appeal by Mr Terence Hancox against a strike out of his Employment Tribunal claims. The original claims were against four individuals. The ET struck them out for scandalous unreasonable and vexatious conduct and because a fair trial was no longer possible. The EAT hearing took place on 29 July 2026.
The EAT held that one ground of appeal is reasonably arguable. This concerns whether Mr Hancox had fair notice that the strike out application would be decided and a fair opportunity to respond. That ground will proceed to a full hearing.