Claimant v Herts Urgent Care (HUC) Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that at the relevant times (4 November 2024 to 5 March 2025) the claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 Equality Act 2010 because of a tumour of the sinuses. Without meeting the definition of disabled, the claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments could not succeed.
The tribunal found that the claimant was not a disabled person as defined by section 6 Equality Act 2010 at the relevant times because of a tumour of the sinuses. The complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability therefore failed as the claimant did not meet the statutory definition of disability.
This claim remains live and will proceed to a final hearing listed for 1-5 June 2026. No determination has been made on the merits at this preliminary stage.
This claim remains live and will proceed to a final hearing listed for 1-5 June 2026. No determination has been made on the merits at this preliminary stage.
This claim remains live and will proceed to a final hearing listed for 1-5 June 2026. No determination has been made on the merits at this preliminary stage.
This claim remains live and will proceed to a final hearing listed for 1-5 June 2026. No determination has been made on the merits at this preliminary stage.
Facts
The claimant alleged disability discrimination based on a tumour of the sinuses during the period 4 November 2024 to 5 March 2025. At a preliminary hearing, the respondent challenged whether the claimant met the statutory definition of disabled. The claimant did not attend the hearing. The claimant also brought claims for harassment, victimisation, unlawful deductions from wages, and breach of contract.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant was not a disabled person within the meaning of section 6 Equality Act 2010 at the relevant times. Consequently, the disability discrimination claims (unfavourable treatment arising from disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments) were dismissed. The remaining claims for harassment, victimisation, unlawful deductions and breach of contract will proceed to a final hearing.
Practical note
A preliminary hearing on disability status can dispose of disability discrimination claims where the claimant fails to establish they meet the statutory definition, even if other claims remain to be determined.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6007494/2025
- Decision date
- 25 November 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No