Claimant v GE Aviation Systems Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the claimant's dismissal was fair. The respondent followed a proper process and had reasonable grounds for dismissal that fell within the range of reasonable responses for a reasonable employer.
The tribunal determined that there was no less favourable treatment on the grounds of age. The respondent's actions were not because of the claimant's age and there was no evidence to support a finding of age discrimination.
The tribunal found no unfavourable treatment arising from consequences of disability. The respondent's treatment of the claimant was justified or not causally linked to any disability-related factors.
The tribunal concluded that the respondent either made appropriate reasonable adjustments or was not required to make the adjustments claimed. No substantial disadvantage arising from a provision, criterion or practice was established that required further adjustment.
Facts
Mr Mason-Wenn brought claims against GE Aviation Systems Ltd alleging unfair dismissal, age discrimination, and disability-related discrimination. The case was heard over five days before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's claims. The tribunal found the dismissal was fair, there was no age discrimination, no unfavourable treatment arising from disability, and no failure to make reasonable adjustments. Oral reasons were given at the hearing.
Practical note
A litigant in person faced with experienced counsel in a multi-claim case involving dismissal and disability discrimination failed on all grounds where the employer demonstrated fair process and appropriate consideration of adjustments.
Case details
- Case number
- 6000343/2024
- Decision date
- 25 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- manufacturing
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No