Mrs V Pearson v PMS Managing Estates Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 3200380/2019 (18 March 2020)

Mrs V Pearson v PMS Managing Estates Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2020] UKET 3200380/2019 (18 March 2020)

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

Citation
[2020] UKET 3200380/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mrs V Pearson; Respondent: PMS Managing Estates Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
18 March 2020
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

Mrs V Pearson

Claimant

PMS Managing Estates Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to take steps to prevent further detriment to the claimant