Cases3306562/2021

Claimant v Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

23 October 2025Before Employment Judge MichellCambridgeremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(sex)failed

The tribunal heard the case over 8 days with full evidence and submissions. After considering all the evidence, the tribunal unanimously found that the claimant had not established facts from which it could conclude that sex discrimination had occurred. The claims were not well founded and were dismissed.

Harassment(sex)failed

The tribunal considered allegations of sex-related harassment under s.26 Equality Act 2010. After hearing evidence over 8 days, the tribunal unanimously concluded that the claimant had not established that unwanted conduct related to sex had occurred with the purpose or effect of violating her dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. The claims were not well founded and were dismissed.

Facts

Ms Diana Mayoral Tasies brought claims of sex discrimination and sex-related harassment against Cambridgeshire University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an individual, Stephen Ney. The claimant did not attend the final hearing despite an 8-day hearing being listed. The respondents were represented by counsel and the hearing proceeded in the claimant's absence.

Decision

The tribunal unanimously dismissed all claims, finding that the claims of sex discrimination under s.13 Equality Act 2010 and sex-related harassment under s.26 Equality Act 2010 were not well founded. The tribunal proceeded to hear the case over 8 days despite the claimant's non-attendance.

Practical note

A claimant's non-attendance at a full merits hearing does not prevent a tribunal from proceeding and determining the case on its merits, with the tribunal considering whether claims are well founded based on the evidence presented.

Legal authorities cited

Statutes

EqA 2010 s.13EqA 2010 s.26

Case details

Case number
3306562/2021
Decision date
23 October 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
8
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No