Claimant v Go North East Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found that the complaint of unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 was not well founded. After a three-day hearing considering all evidence and submissions, the tribunal concluded the claim had no merit and dismissed it.
Facts
Mr Wilson, an employee of Go North East Limited, brought a claim alleging unfavourable treatment because of something arising in consequence of his disability under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010. The case was heard over three days at Newcastle with oral reasons given. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by a solicitor.
Decision
The tribunal found the complaint of section 15 disability discrimination was not well founded and dismissed the claim. Oral reasons were given at the hearing explaining why the tribunal concluded the claim had no merit.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant failed to establish unfavourable treatment arising from disability against a transport company despite a three-day hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6004688/2024
- Decision date
- 14 May 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 3
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- solicitor
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No