Mr L Knapp v A W Champion (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 3301613/2024 (15 November 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation: [2024] UKET 3301613/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Knapp; Respondent: A W Champion
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr L Knapp

Claimant

A W Champion

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to issue an apology to the claimant