Cases3310914/2023

Claimant v The Chancellor, Masters, Scholars of the University of Oxford

24 November 2025Before Employment Judge YoungWatfordremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Facts

This judgment covers two Employment Tribunal claims brought by Dr Laura Fortunato against the University of Oxford. The hearing took place over 13 days via CVP video link. During the course of the hearing, the Claimant withdrew some of her complaints. The specific nature of the claims and factual background are not detailed in this judgment document, which is the formal decision only.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the claims that the Claimant withdrew during the hearing. All remaining complaints were found not well founded and were dismissed. The scheduled remedy hearing for March 2026 was vacated as it was no longer necessary.

Practical note

The Claimant's claims against the University of Oxford failed on their merits after a substantial 13-day full merits hearing.

Case details

Case number
3310914/2023
Decision date
24 November 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
13
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
education
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
lay rep