Mr P Dumitru v Pacadar UK Ltd and Continental Networks Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6005509/2024 (21 January 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Citation: [2025] UKET 6005509/2024
Parties: Claimant: Mr P Dumitru; Respondent: Pacadar UK Ltd; Respondent: Continental Networks Ltd
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 21 January 2025
Procedural Posture: Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome: Claim upheld
Legal Topics: Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing

Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Mr P Dumitru

Claimant

Pacadar UK Ltd

Respondent

Continental Networks Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the claimant made a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
2 Whether the claimant suffered detriment as a result of making a protected disclosure

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and suffered detriment as a result, establishing liability under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant
Respondents to provide a written apology to the claimant