Mr D Challenger v Panton McLeod Ltd (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 8000503/2024 (11 March 2025)

Mr D Challenger v Panton McLeod Ltd (Scotland : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 8000503/2024 (11 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, constituting unlawful disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Citation
[2025] UKET 8000503/2024
Parties
Claimant: Mr D Challenger; Respondent: Panton McLeod Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr D Challenger

Claimant

Panton McLeod Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to less favourable treatment because of his disability and that the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments, constituting unlawful disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal