Claimant v CKO International Ltd
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found against the claimant on all allegations of direct disability discrimination after a five-day hearing examining the evidence and submissions from both parties.
The tribunal concluded that the claims for discrimination arising from disability under section 15 Equality Act 2010 were not made out on the evidence presented.
The tribunal determined that the claimant did not establish that any provision, criterion or practice put him at a particular disadvantage because of his disability.
The tribunal found that the respondent either did not have a duty to make reasonable adjustments or had complied with any duty that arose in relation to the claimant's disability.
Facts
Mr Callum Crisp brought disability discrimination claims against CKO International Ltd. The case was heard over five days in March 2025 before a full tribunal panel. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel. The claimant alleged direct disability discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, indirect discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed all of the claimant's disability discrimination claims. After hearing evidence and submissions over five days, the panel found that none of the allegations were made out, including claims for direct discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, indirect discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant faces significant challenges in establishing multiple strands of disability discrimination claims against a legally represented employer, particularly where the tribunal finds no merit in any of the allegations after a full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3312423/2023
- Decision date
- 23 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 5
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No