Cases6000343/2024

Claimant v GE Aviation Systems Ltd

Outcome

Claimant fails

Individual claims

Unfair Dismissalfailed

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.

Direct Discrimination(age)failed

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.

Discrimination Arising from Disability (s.15)(disability)failed

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.

Failure to Make Reasonable Adjustments(disability)failed

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