Mr J Hourihan v Goodridge Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 1402437/2018 (6 March 2020)

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2020] UKET 1402437/2018
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Hourihan; Respondent: Goodridge Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 March 2020
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr J Hourihan

Claimant

Goodridge Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made protected disclosures and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant.