Mr A Oppong v London Underground Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300369/2016 (23 January 2017)

Mr A Oppong v London Underground Ltd (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 2300369/2016 (23 January 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow proper procedures and did not provide adequate justification for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2300369/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Oppong; Respondent: London Underground Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
23 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Oppong

Claimant

London Underground Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow proper procedures and did not provide adequate justification for the dismissal, resulting in a finding of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered