Hi all, just updating following the mediation call.
I attended the call as required. At the outset, I stopped proceedings and asked for confirmation of the following from the claimant’s side before continuing:
full name,
role/position, and
whether they had authority to negotiate and settle.
The details provided were:
Claimant’s(NCP) solicitors: Moorside Legal
Name: Wouldn't disclose
Role: Paralegal
Authority: Confirmed they had authority to mediate
I then confirmed I was content to proceed on that basis.
The claimant attempted to make an offer of £150, which I declined. I clearly stated and repeated my position:
“My settlement offer is £0, or I invite the claimant to discontinue with no order as to costs.”
I was asked why, and I simply repeated the same position. I did not engage further.
No agreement was reached and the mediator marked the matter as not settled.
Can I ask what are the next possible outcomes for next steps?
I'm assuming either they drop it or they bring it to small claims court? If it's the latter, what are your standard timelines etc. As always any and all advice is welcome
