Cases2502343/2023

Claimant v London North Eastern Railway Limited

18 August 2025Before Employment Judge AspdenNewcastle

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

The tribunal found the claimant's complaint of unfair dismissal was not well founded. The judgment does not provide detailed written reasons as these were given orally at the hearing. The claim was dismissed in its entirety.

Direct Discriminationfailed

The tribunal found the claimant's complaint of discrimination was not well founded. The specific protected characteristic is not identified in this summary judgment. The claim was dismissed following a five-day hearing with oral reasons given.

Facts

P Duffy brought claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination against London North Eastern Railway Limited. The case was heard over five days in August 2025 before a full tribunal panel. Reasons for the tribunal's decision were given orally at the hearing. No written reasons are included in this summary judgment.

Decision

The tribunal dismissed both the unfair dismissal claim and the discrimination claim, finding neither complaint to be well founded. The tribunal concluded after hearing five days of evidence and submissions that the claimant's case failed on both grounds.

Practical note

This judgment provides no substantive reasoning as only oral reasons were given, limiting its precedential value without a request for written reasons.

Case details

Case number
2502343/2023
Decision date
18 August 2025
Hearing type
full merits
Hearing days
5
Classification
contested

Respondent

Sector
transport
Represented
Yes
Rep type
solicitor

Claimant representation

Represented
Yes
Rep type
barrister