Cases3304149/2024

Claimant v Genome Research Limited

20 October 2025Before Employment Judge CoddEast of Englandremote video

Outcome

Claimant fails

Facts

This was a preliminary hearing concerning two claims brought by Dr Amber Grantham against Genome Research Limited and Elizabeth Borthwick. The claimant represented herself while the respondents were represented by counsel. The tribunal addressed procedural matters including the respondent's late response to one claim, the claimant's application to amend her claim dated 8 July 2025, and the status of the second respondent.

Decision

The tribunal permitted the respondent to rely on its late response to claim 6012794/2024. The claimant's application for amendment was refused. The second respondent, Elizabeth Borthwick, was discharged as a party to the proceedings.

Practical note

Individual employees may be discharged as respondents at preliminary hearings, particularly where the substantive claims are directed at the corporate employer.

Case details

Case number
3304149/2024
Decision date
20 October 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister

Claimant representation

Represented
No