Mr S Wells v Cranatt Construction Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2026] UKET 1404969/2023 (30 January 2026)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his disability, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Citation: [2026] UKET 1404969/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Wells; Respondent: Cranatt Construction Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 30 January 2026
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Unfair Treatment at Work

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Treatment at Work

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Parties

Mr S Wells

Claimant

Cranatt Construction Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his disability, and the respondent failed to provide a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondent to review its disability discrimination policies