S B Patel v B Tidnam CEO (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2026] UKET 6009966/2024 (29 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Citation: [2026] UKET 6009966/2024
Parties: Claimant: S B Patel; Respondent: B Tidnam CEO
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Age Discrimination, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Treatment

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Parties

S B Patel

Claimant

B Tidnam CEO

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on grounds of age

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.