Mr J Lightfoot v Greene King Retail Services Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 6004595/2024 (28 February 2025)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability and that the dismissal constituted unlawful disability discrimination.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6004595/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Lightfoot; Respondent: Greene King Retail Services Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 28 February 2025
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 J Lightfoot

Claimant

Greene King Retail Services Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
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 constituted unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination
Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant