Claimant v London Underground Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the claim not well-founded after hearing two days of evidence and submissions. The tribunal was satisfied that the dismissal was fair and within the band of reasonable responses available to the respondent employer.
Facts
The claimant was employed by London Underground Limited and was dismissed. He brought a claim for unfair dismissal. The case was heard over two days at Watford Employment Tribunal with the claimant represented by a lay representative and the respondent by counsel. Oral reasons were given at the conclusion of the hearing.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding it was not well-founded. The tribunal heard evidence and submissions over two days before concluding that the dismissal fell within the range of reasonable responses available to the employer.
Practical note
This case demonstrates that London Underground Limited successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim following a full merits hearing with both parties represented.
Case details
- Case number
- 3305778/2024
- Decision date
- 8 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep