Cases6022450/2025

Claimant v Ocado Central Services Limited

5 January 2026Before Employment Judge BrainSheffieldremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Indirect Discrimination(disability)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew the complaint of indirect disability discrimination at the hearing. The tribunal dismissed the claim upon withdrawal.

Facts

Mr Johnson brought a complaint of indirect disability discrimination against his employer, Ocado Central Services Limited. The hearing was listed at Sheffield Employment Tribunal via video link on 5 January 2026. The claimant appeared in person and was accompanied by his partner, Miss Hayley Mitchell. The respondent was represented by Miss M Bouffe, counsel.

Decision

At the hearing, the claimant withdrew his complaint of indirect disability discrimination. Employment Judge Brain dismissed the claim upon withdrawal. No reasons were provided as to why the claim was withdrawn.

Practical note

A claimant may withdraw their claim at any time, and the tribunal will dismiss it upon withdrawal without determining the merits.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

Equality Act 2010 s.19Equality Act 2010 s.39(2)(c)Equality Act 2010 s.39(2)(d)

Case details

Case number
6022450/2025
Decision date
5 January 2026
Hearing type
dismissal on withdrawal
Hearing days
1
Classification
procedural

Respondent

Sector
retail
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No