Mr S Wainhouse v Department For Work and Pensions (Scotland : Health & Safety) [2019] UKET 4120174/2018 (15 January 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent did not breach its statutory health and safety obligations towards the claimant.

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Citation: [2019] UKET 4120174/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr S Wainhouse; Respondent: Department For Work and Pensions
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 15 January 2019
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Employer Liability

Employment Law Health and Safety Workplace Safety Employer Liability

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Parties

Mr S Wainhouse

Claimant

Department For Work and Pensions

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations towards the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent did not breach its statutory health and safety obligations towards the claimant.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

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