Claimant v Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
Preliminary hearing determined disability status and respondent's knowledge only. The Claimant was found to be disabled with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Severe Anxiety, and Chronic Migraines. Substantive claims to be determined at future hearing.
Facts
The Claimant brought disability discrimination claims against her former employer, Ultima Furniture Systems Ltd. At a preliminary hearing, the tribunal determined the Claimant's disability status and the respondent's knowledge. The Claimant had subsequently found new employment by the time of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal determined that the Claimant was disabled at all material times with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Severe Anxiety, and Chronic Migraines. The respondent contests knowledge of Autism and Severe Anxiety. The claim itself remains to be determined at a future full hearing.
Practical note
This preliminary hearing illustrates that disability status and employer knowledge are often determined separately before the substantive discrimination claims are heard on their merits.
Case details
- Case number
- 6017475/2024
- Decision date
- 12 August 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No