Claimant v Farmhouse Potato Bakers Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim for unfair dismissal was not well founded and dismissed it. Reasons were given orally at the hearing. The claimant was unable to establish that the dismissal was unfair.
Facts
Mrs Hickson-Kolokotsa brought an unfair dismissal claim against her former employer, Farmhouse Potato Bakers Limited, a company in the food/hospitality sector. The case proceeded to a full merits hearing before Employment Judge Themistocleous in Leeds by video hearing. The claimant represented herself while the respondent was represented by counsel Mr Grundy.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it not well founded. The tribunal gave oral reasons at the hearing and did not find in favour of the claimant on any aspect of the claim.
Practical note
This case demonstrates the challenges faced by unrepresented claimants in unfair dismissal claims against represented respondents, with the tribunal finding the claim entirely without merit.
Case details
- Case number
- 6011558/2025
- Decision date
- 6 August 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- hospitality
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No