Mr P Sherrington v GM Buses South Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2405389/2016 (2 August 2017)

Mr P Sherrington v GM Buses South Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2405389/2016 (2 August 2017)

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow proper procedures.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 2405389/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr P Sherrington; Respondent: GM Buses South Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
02 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr P Sherrington

Claimant

GM Buses South Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the dismissal was unfair and constituted disability discrimination, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and did not follow proper procedures.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination