Muckian v Randox Laboratories Limited [2014] NIFET 104_13FET (23 June 2014)

Muckian v Randox Laboratories Limited [2014] NIFET 104_13FET (23 June 2014)

The Tribunal found no evidence of discrimination on the ground of religious belief and determined that the claimant acted unreasonably and misconceived in bringing and conducting the proceedings, justifying an award of costs against him.

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Citation
[2014] NIFET 104_13FET
Parties
Claimant: Robert Muckian; Respondent: Randox Laboratories Limited
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
23 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Fair Employment Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing
Outcome
Claim dismissed. Costs awarded to respondent.
Legal Topics
Religious Discrimination, Costs in Employment Proceedings
Employment Law Anti Discrimination Law Religious Discrimination Costs in Employment Proceedings

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Parties

Robert Muckian

Claimant

Randox Laboratories Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Fair Employment Tribunal / Final Decision After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was discriminated against on the ground of religious belief
  2. 2 Whether the claimant acted unreasonably in bringing and conducting the proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found no evidence of discrimination on the ground of religious belief and determined that the claimant acted unreasonably and misconceived in bringing and conducting the proceedings, justifying an award of costs against him.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed. Costs awarded to respondent.

Orders

  • Claimant's claim of discrimination on the ground of religious belief is dismissed.
  • Claimant to pay respondent £4,000 plus £800 VAT (total £4,800) in respect of costs.