Claimant v Genome Research Limited
Outcome
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