Mr M O'Brien v ABG Network Ltd (In Compulsory liquidation) and The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (England and Wales : Breach of Contract) [2024] UKET 1405818/2023 (22 October 2024)

The Tribunal finds that the claimant is entitled to compensation for breach of contract and orders payment from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade due to the insolvency of ABG Network Ltd.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 1405818/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr M O'Brien; Respondent: ABG Network Ltd (In Compulsory liquidation); Respondent: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 22 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract

Employment Law Breach of Contract

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Parties

Mr M O'Brien

Claimant

ABG Network Ltd (In Compulsory liquidation)

Respondent

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation for breach of contract by ABG Network Ltd
2 Whether the Secretary of State for Business and Trade is liable for outstanding payments under statutory provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal finds that the claimant is entitled to compensation for breach of contract and orders payment from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade due to the insolvency of ABG Network Ltd.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The Secretary of State for Business and Trade is ordered to pay the claimant outstanding contractual sums

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