Claimant v Topspeed Couriers Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
This was a preliminary hearing solely to determine whether the claimant had a disability for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. The tribunal found that he did have a disability at all relevant times. The substantive discrimination claims have not yet been determined.
Facts
Mr Copeland brought disability discrimination claims against his former employer, Topspeed Couriers Limited. At a preliminary hearing, the tribunal was asked to determine whether Mr Copeland had a disability within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal found that at all relevant times the claimant had a disability for the purposes of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. This was a preliminary issue only; the substantive discrimination claims will be determined at a future hearing.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing resolved the threshold question of disability status in the claimant's favour, allowing his discrimination claims to proceed to a full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6001456/2025
- Decision date
- 10 October 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- logistics
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No