Mr A Nowell v Stork Technical Services (RBG) Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4104221/2016 (20 February 2017)

Mr A Nowell v Stork Technical Services (RBG) Ltd (Scotland : Breach of Contract : Disability Discrimination : Unfair Dismissal) [2017] UKET 4104221/2016 (20 February 2017)

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Citation
[2017] UKET 4104221/2016
Parties
Claimant: Mr A Nowell; Respondent: Stork Technical Services (RBG) Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
20 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr A Nowell

Claimant

Stork Technical Services (RBG) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed
  2. 2 Whether the claimant suffered disability discrimination
  3. 3 Whether there was a breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the respondent failed to follow fair procedures and discriminated against the claimant due to his disability, resulting in unfair dismissal and breach of contract.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to claimant
  • Reinstatement not ordered