Mr J Atherton v Max Express Logistics Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600786/2016 (17 March 2017)

Mr J Atherton v Max Express Logistics Ltd: (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 1600786/2016 (17 March 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination, with the respondent failing to follow proper procedures and reasonable adjustments.

Citation
[2017] UKET 1600786/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr J Atherton; Respondent: Max Express Logistics Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
17 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr J Atherton

Claimant

Max Express Logistics Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  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 claimant was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination, with the respondent failing to follow proper procedures and reasonable adjustments.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Compensation awarded to claimant
  • Respondent ordered to pay damages for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination