Mrs E Knockton v Smith and Nephew plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3325412/2017 (24 October 2017)

Mrs E Knockton v Smith and Nephew plc (England and Wales : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 3325412/2017 (24 October 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the claimant's contract.

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Citation
[2017] UKET 3325412/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mrs E Knockton; Respondent: Smith and Nephew plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Breach of Contract Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mrs E Knockton

Claimant

Smith and Nephew plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the respondent breached the claimant's contract
  3. 3 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination, and that the respondent breached the claimant's contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent found liable for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, and disability discrimination