Mr C Hands v Nova Express Ltd (England and Wales : Health & Safety) [2021] UKET 1309174/2019 (21 January 2021)

The Tribunal found that Nova Express Ltd failed to meet its statutory health and safety obligations, resulting in liability for the claimant's alleged harm.

Citation: [2021] UKET 1309174/2019
Parties: Claimant: Mr C Hands; Respondent: Nova Express Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 January 2021
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Workplace Safety, Employer Liability

Employment Law Health & Safety Workplace Safety Employer Liability

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Parties

Mr C Hands

Claimant

Nova Express Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Nova Express Ltd breached health and safety obligations towards Mr C Hands

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Nova Express Ltd failed to meet its statutory health and safety obligations, resulting in liability for the claimant's alleged harm.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Nova Express Ltd to pay compensation to Mr C Hands