Mr M Cotton v Dixon International Group Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401355/2016 (17 March 2017)

Mr M Cotton v Dixon International Group Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3401355/2016 (17 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not provide a fair reason for dismissal, breached contractual obligations, and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 3401355/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr M Cotton; Respondent: Dixon International Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Contract Law Equality Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr M Cotton

Claimant

Dixon International Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract
  3. 3 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the basis of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow a fair procedure and did not provide a fair reason for dismissal, breached contractual obligations, and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for breach of contract