Mr C Samuyiwa v Wincanton Group Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3303044/2023 (9 April 2025)

Mr C Samuyiwa v Wincanton Group Ltd (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3303044/2023 (9 April 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment, thus establishing liability for age discrimination.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 3303044/2023
Parties
Claimant: Mr C Samuyiwa; Respondent: Wincanton Group Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
09 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Discrimination Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Mr C Samuyiwa

Claimant

Wincanton Group Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of age in contravention of the Equality Act 2010

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was treated less favourably because of his age and that the respondent failed to provide a non-discriminatory explanation for the treatment, thus establishing liability for age discrimination.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the claimant for age discrimination.