Mr J Westerman v Kilfrost Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2500658/2017 (9 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Citation: [2017] UKET 2500658/2017
Parties: Claimant: Mr J Westerman; Respondent: Kilfrost Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 09 October 2017
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 Westerman

Claimant

Kilfrost Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability, constituting unlawful disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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