Mr M A Russell v John Lewis plc (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 1808918/2023 (6 December 2024)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, amounting to unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Citation: [2024] UKET 1808918/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr M A Russell; Respondent: John Lewis plc
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 06 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Mr M A Russell

Claimant

John Lewis plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
2 Whether reasonable adjustments were made by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, amounting to unlawful disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination.