Claimant v Mrs Gwenny Jones
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal determined as a preliminary issue that the claimant was not disabled for the purposes of Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 at the material times. As disability status is a prerequisite for a claim under Sections 20-22, the failure to make reasonable adjustments claim was dismissed.
Facts
The claimant brought claims including disability discrimination against Mrs Gwenny Jones and Swanley Medical Practice. A preliminary hearing was held to determine whether the claimant was disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010. The claimant appeared in person while the respondents were represented by a litigation consultant.
Decision
The tribunal found that the claimant was not disabled for the purposes of Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 at the material times. The disability-related claims, specifically failure to make reasonable adjustments, were dismissed. Other claims in the case remain unaffected and will proceed.
Practical note
A preliminary hearing to determine disability status can dispose of disability discrimination claims where the tribunal finds the claimant does not meet the statutory definition under Section 6 of the Equality Act 2010.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 2304558/2024
- Decision date
- 18 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- Mrs Gwenny Jones
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- lay rep
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No