Mr D Hazel and Mr C O'Driscoll v Lift Gear Engineering Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2023] UKET 3206617/2021 (11 August 2023)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory health and safety obligations, and the claimants suffered detriment as a result.

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Citation: [2023] UKET 3206617/2021
Parties: Claimant: Mr D Hazel; Claimant: Mr C O'Driscoll; Respondent: Lift Gear Engineering Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 11 August 2023
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Unfair Dismissal

Employment Law Health & Safety Workplace Safety Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Hazel

Claimant

Mr C O'Driscoll

Claimant

Lift Gear Engineering Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent breached health and safety obligations
2 Whether claimants suffered detriment due to health and safety concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to comply with statutory health and safety obligations, and the claimants suffered detriment as a result.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondent to pay compensation to claimants
Respondent to implement health and safety improvements

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