Cases3309124/2024

Claimant v Tesco Stores Limited

28 July 2025Before Employment Judge HawksworthReadingremote video

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