Seyi Omooba v Michael Garrett Associated Limited (T/A Global Artists) & Anor

Seyi Omooba v Michael Garrett Associated Limited (T/A Global Artists) & Anor

The application to reopen the refusal of permission to appeal was dismissed because the Employment Tribunal's findings on the 'reason why' for dismissal were findings of fact, not law, and were permissible on the evidence. There was no inconsistency with Higgs v Farmor’s School, no failure by the judge to grapple with the issues, and no exceptional circumstances justifying reopening under CPR 52.30.

Parties
Appellant: Seyi Omooba; First Respondent: Michael Garrett Associates Limited (T/A Global Artists); Second Respondent: Leicester Theatre Trust Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Application to Reopen Refusal of Permission to Appeal (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Application to reopen refusal of permission to appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Direct Discrimination, Harassment, Breach of Contract, Costs, Case Management Orders, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Expression
Employment Law Equality and Discrimination Law Direct Discrimination Harassment Breach of Contract Costs Case Management Orders Freedom of Religion +1 more

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Parties

Seyi Omooba

Appellant

Michael Garrett Associates Limited (T/A Global Artists)

First Respondent

Leicester Theatre Trust Limited

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Application to Reopen Refusal of Permission to Appeal (court of Appeal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Employment Tribunal erred in finding the reason for dismissal was not the appellant's protected beliefs or their manifestation
  2. 2 Whether the respondents' actions amounted to direct discrimination or harassment under the Equality Act 2010
  3. 3 Whether the Employment Tribunal and EAT erred in their approach to breach of contract, costs, and publication of documents

Ratio Decidendi

The application to reopen the refusal of permission to appeal was dismissed because the Employment Tribunal's findings on the 'reason why' for dismissal were findings of fact, not law, and were permissible on the evidence. There was no inconsistency with Higgs v Farmor’s School, no failure by the judge to grapple with the issues, and no exceptional circumstances justifying reopening under CPR 52.30.

Court Disposition

Application to reopen refusal of permission to appeal dismissed.