Claimant v Tesco Stores Limited
Outcome
Other
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing in a claim brought by Mr McPherson against Tesco Stores Limited and two individual respondents, Mr A Larkin and Mr S Bains. The hearing was conducted remotely by video and heard in private. The claimant represented himself while the respondents were represented by Ms L Bowie, a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the claims against the second and third respondents (the individual respondents Mr Larkin and Mr Bains). The claim against the first respondent (Tesco Stores Limited) continues and will proceed to a final hearing.
Practical note
Individual employees can be removed as respondents at preliminary hearings where claims against them are not properly founded, while claims against the employer continue.
Case details
- Case number
- 3309124/2024
- Decision date
- 28 July 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No