Claimant v Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days from both parties. After considering the facts and applying the relevant law, the tribunal determined that the dismissal was fair and within the band of reasonable responses. The claim was not well-founded.
Facts
Mr Anthony Richards brought an unfair dismissal claim against Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited. The case was heard remotely via CVP over two days in October 2025. Mr Richards represented himself while the respondent was represented by a solicitor, Mr Warren-Jones.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well-founded. The tribunal heard oral evidence and submissions from both parties before reaching its decision. Full written reasons were not provided in the judgment as they were given orally at the hearing.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant failed to establish unfair dismissal against a major beverage manufacturer despite a two-day hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 6014347/2024
- Decision date
- 29 October 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No