Turner v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Disability Discrimination) [2013] UKEAT 0383_12_0802 (08 February 2013)

Turner v South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust (Disability Discrimination) [2013] UKEAT 0383_12_0802 (08 February 2013)

The Employment Judge applied the correct standard of proof and, on the balance of probabilities, found insufficient evidence that the Claimant was disabled at the relevant time; thus, the appeal fails.

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Citation
[2013] UKEAT 0383_12_0802
Parties
Appellant: Claimant; Respondent: Respondent ambulance service
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Burden of Proof, Definition of Disability, Equality Act 2010
Employment Law Equality Law Disability Discrimination Burden of Proof Definition of Disability Equality Act 2010

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Parties

Claimant

Appellant

Respondent ambulance service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant was disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 during her employment
  2. 2 Whether the Employment Judge applied the correct standard of proof in determining disability
  3. 3 Whether the Judge properly considered if the Claimant was disabled at the time of the alleged discriminatory acts

Ratio Decidendi

The Employment Judge applied the correct standard of proof and, on the balance of probabilities, found insufficient evidence that the Claimant was disabled at the relevant time; thus, the appeal fails.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed