Mr T Martin v Sofology Ltd and John Paul Duerden (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2421425/2017 (19 December 2017)

Mr T Martin v Sofology Ltd and John Paul Duerden (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2017] UKET 2421425/2017 (19 December 2017)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that his dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability.

Citation
[2017] UKET 2421425/2017
Parties
Claimant: Mr T Martin; Respondent: Sofology Ltd; Respondent: John Paul Duerden
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
19 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Disability Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr T Martin

Claimant

Sofology Ltd

Respondent

John Paul Duerden

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondents
  2. 2 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and that his dismissal was unfair as it was related to his disability.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

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