Cases1804491/2025

Claimant v Park Care Homes (No.2) Limited

24 September 2025Before Employment Judge JM Waderemote video

Outcome

Other

Individual claims

Direct Discrimination(sexual orientation)dismissed on withdrawal

The claimant withdrew this complaint before the Employment Judge at the preliminary hearing on 17 September 2025, and it was dismissed on withdrawal.

Constructive Dismissalnot determined

This complaint was not determined at this preliminary hearing and proceeds to a final hearing for full consideration on the merits.

Facts

Ms Lockley brought claims against Park Care Homes (No.2) Limited for sexual orientation discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal. At a preliminary hearing conducted remotely, Ms Lockley appeared in person while the respondent was represented by solicitor Ms N Williams.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed the sexual orientation discrimination complaint on withdrawal by the claimant. The constructive unfair dismissal complaint was not determined and will proceed to a final hearing.

Practical note

This is a procedural judgment in which one claim was withdrawn at a preliminary hearing while another proceeds, demonstrating how claimants can narrow issues before final hearing.

Case details

Case number
1804491/2025
Decision date
24 September 2025
Hearing type
preliminary
Hearing days
1
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
healthcare
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
No