Mr D Ford v Lockheed Martin UK (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3325486/2017 (16 November 2017)

Mr D Ford v Lockheed Martin UK (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 3325486/2017 (16 November 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability.

Citation
[2017] UKET 3325486/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Ford; Respondent: Lockheed Martin UK
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
16 November 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 D Ford

Claimant

Lockheed Martin UK

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and dismissed the claimant because of his disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to provide a written apology to the claimant