Claimant v Transport for London
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of failure to make reasonable adjustments was not well-founded and dismissed the claim after a five-day hearing, concluding the respondent had met its obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
The tribunal determined that the harassment related to disability complaint was not well-founded and dismissed it, finding that the conduct complained of did not meet the statutory definition of harassment under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010.
Facts
Mrs Kelly brought disability discrimination claims against Transport for London, alleging they failed to make reasonable adjustments for her disability and subjected her to harassment related to disability. The case was heard remotely over five days in June 2025 with both parties represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims, finding that the complaints of failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment related to disability were not well-founded. The respondent successfully defended the claims.
Practical note
Even with legal representation on both sides and a full five-day hearing, disability discrimination claims can fail where the employer demonstrates it has met its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 regarding reasonable adjustments and workplace conduct.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2305763/2023
- Decision date
- 13 June 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister