Bonner v J & K Coaches Jim Quinn Kevin Quinn [2012] NIIT 02086_11IT (19 January 0 2012)
The tribunal found the claimant’s evidence lacked credibility, there was no independent evidence supporting her claims, and the respondents’ version was consistent and corroborated. No interview or job offer occurred, and there was no evidence of discrimination or victimisation. The claims did not meet the threshold for shifting the burden of proof.
- Citation
- [2012] NIIT 02086_11IT
- Parties
- Claimant: Nuala Kelly Bonner; Respondent: J & K Coaches; Respondent: Jim Quinn; Respondent: Kevin Quinn
- Jurisdiction
- Northern Ireland
- Procedural Posture
- Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claims dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sex Discrimination, Victimisation, Burden of Proof, Direct Discrimination
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Parties
Nuala Kelly Bonner
Claimant
J & K Coaches
Respondent
Jim Quinn
Respondent
Kevin Quinn
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant was interviewed and offered a job as a coach driver
- 2 Whether any job offer was withdrawn because of the claimant’s gender and/or previous complaints
- 3 Whether the respondents unlawfully discriminated or victimised the claimant
Ratio Decidendi
The tribunal found the claimant’s evidence lacked credibility, there was no independent evidence supporting her claims, and the respondents’ version was consistent and corroborated. No interview or job offer occurred, and there was no evidence of discrimination or victimisation. The claims did not meet the threshold for shifting the burden of proof.
Court Disposition
Claims dismissed
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