Claimant v Lidl Great Britain Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded after a two-day full merits hearing. The judgment indicates the claim was dismissed after consideration of evidence and submissions from both parties.
Facts
Taofikq Bello brought an unfair dismissal claim against his former employer Lidl Great Britain Limited. The case was heard over two days by CVP at London South Employment Tribunal. The claimant appeared in person, assisted by his daughter Aminat Bello, while the respondent was represented by a solicitor, Ms Williams.
Decision
Employment Judge Tueje dismissed the unfair dismissal complaint, finding it was not well-founded. The judgment was issued following a full merits hearing with evidence and submissions from both parties.
Practical note
This judgment represents a loss for a self-represented claimant against a represented retail employer in an unfair dismissal claim heard remotely.
Case details
- Case number
- 6008786/2025
- Decision date
- 4 July 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- retail
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No