Mr L Swarbrick v Lancashire County Council (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2024] UKET 2406527/2023 (31 October 2024)

The Tribunal found that Lancashire County Council failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in disability discrimination against Mr L Swarbrick.

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Citation: [2024] UKET 2406527/2023
Parties: Claimant: Mr L Swarbrick; Respondent: Lancashire County Council
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 31 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Disability Discrimination, Reasonable Adjustments, Unfair Treatment

Employment Law Disability Discrimination Reasonable Adjustments Unfair Treatment

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Parties

Mr L Swarbrick

Claimant

Lancashire County Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Lancashire County Council failed to make reasonable adjustments required by law, resulting in disability discrimination against Mr L Swarbrick.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Lancashire County Council to pay compensation to Mr L Swarbrick
Lancashire County Council to implement reasonable adjustments

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