Balcetis v Balcetis (Discrimination - Disability) [2018] NIIT 02267_16IT (10 October 2018)

Balcetis v Balcetis (Discrimination - Disability) [2018] NIIT 02267_16IT (10 October 2018)

The claimant's claims against the second and third respondents were misconceived and had no reasonable prospect of success, warranting dismissal under Rule 18(7)(b).

Citation
[2018] NIIT 02267_16IT
Parties
Claimant: Aristidas Balcetis; Respondent: Ulsterbus Limited; Respondent: Independent Occupational Health Limited; Respondent: Dr Frank O'Reilly
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
10 October 2018
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Discrimination (disability) / Pre Hearing Review
Outcome
Claims against second and third respondents dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Strike Out Applications
Employment Law Discrimination Law Disability Discrimination Strike Out Applications

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Parties

Aristidas Balcetis

Claimant

Ulsterbus Limited

Respondent

Independent Occupational Health Limited

Respondent

Dr Frank O'Reilly

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Discrimination (disability) / Pre Hearing Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's claims against the second and third-named respondents should be struck out as misconceived under Rule 18(7)(b) of the Rules of Procedure

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's claims against the second and third respondents were misconceived and had no reasonable prospect of success, warranting dismissal under Rule 18(7)(b).

Court Disposition

Claims against second and third respondents dismissed

Orders

  • Claims against Independent Occupational Health Limited and Dr Frank O'Reilly are struck out and dismissed
  • Further Case Management Discussion to be scheduled