Mr Nigel Ovens (deceased) v Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1402751/2018 (12 June 2019)

Mr Nigel Ovens (deceased) v Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2019] UKET 1402751/2018 (12 June 2019)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly related to his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Citation
[2019] UKET 1402751/2018
Parties
Claimant: Mr Nigel Ovens (deceased); Respondent: Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
12 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr Nigel Ovens (deceased)

Claimant

Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal was directly related to his disability, constituting unlawful discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant's estate
  • Respondent to review its disability policies