Claimant v Johnson & Johnson Ltd (trading as Kenvue)
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard the claim of direct race discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 over a seven-day full merits hearing. After considering all the evidence and submissions, the tribunal unanimously found that the claim was not well founded and dismissed it.
Facts
Mr Grossett brought a claim of direct race discrimination against his employer Johnson & Johnson Ltd (trading as Kenvue). The case was heard over seven days before a full tribunal panel at Watford. The claimant represented himself while the respondent was represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal unanimously dismissed the claim of direct race discrimination, finding it was not well founded. Oral reasons were given at the hearing. Written reasons were not requested at the hearing and would only be provided if requested within 14 days.
Practical note
A self-represented claimant's race discrimination claim against a major healthcare company was unanimously dismissed after a seven-day full merits hearing.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 3313475/2023
- Decision date
- 2 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 7
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No