Moore v Zeneca Ltd [1998] UKEAT 741_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

Moore v Zeneca Ltd [1998] UKEAT 741_98_0110 (1 October 1998)

The Chairman was correct to refuse the amendment as sought, but erred in law by refusing disclosure of the full 'Talking People Report' relating to the Pharmaceutical Division, as it is relevant to the issues under Section 98(4).

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Citation
[1998] UKEAT 741_98_0110
Parties
Appellant: Mr Cavanagh; Respondent: Zeneca
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
01 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Chairman's Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in part, allowed in part
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Amendment of Originating Application, Disclosure of Documents
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Amendment of Originating Application Disclosure of Documents

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Parties

Mr Cavanagh

Appellant

Zeneca

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Appeal From Industrial Tribunal Chairman's Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Chairman erred in refusing amendment to Originating Application
  2. 2 Whether the Chairman erred in refusing disclosure of 'Talking People Report'
  3. 3 Whether evidence of events leading to illness is admissible

Ratio Decidendi

The Chairman was correct to refuse the amendment as sought, but erred in law by refusing disclosure of the full 'Talking People Report' relating to the Pharmaceutical Division, as it is relevant to the issues under Section 98(4).

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed in part, allowed in part

Orders

  • Refusal of amendment upheld
  • Disclosure of full 'Talking People Report' relating to Pharmaceutical Division ordered