Mr S Dixon v Superior Machines Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1804865/2019 (13 July 2021)

Mr S Dixon v Superior Machines Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2021] UKET 1804865/2019 (13 July 2021)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and the dismissal was connected to the claimant's disability.

Citation
[2021] UKET 1804865/2019
Parties
Claimant: Mr S Dixon; Respondent: Superior Machines Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 July 2021
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 S Dixon

Claimant

Superior Machines Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination by the respondent
  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 unfair dismissal, as the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments and the dismissal was connected to the claimant's disability.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

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