Mr J Walton v GE Aviation Systems Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1402608/2019 (13 November 2020)

Mr J Walton v GE Aviation Systems Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2020] UKET 1402608/2019 (13 November 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish facts from which it could conclude that age was a factor in his treatment or dismissal. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Citation
[2020] UKET 1402608/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Walton; Respondent: GE Aviation Systems Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Walton

Claimant

GE Aviation Systems Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to age discrimination by the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant failed to establish facts from which it could conclude that age was a factor in his treatment or dismissal. The respondent provided a non-discriminatory explanation for its actions.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed