Claimant v London Borough of Southwark
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal found the complaint of unfair dismissal to be well-founded and determined that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. Specific reasoning was provided orally at the hearing but written reasons were not included in this judgment.
Facts
This is a liability judgment only, with limited facts available. Mr David Paterson brought an unfair dismissal claim against London Borough of Southwark. The case was heard over two days by video hearing with both parties represented by counsel. The tribunal found in favour of the claimant on the unfair dismissal claim.
Decision
The tribunal determined that the complaint of unfair dismissal was well-founded and that the claimant was unfairly dismissed. Remedy will be assessed at a separate hearing. Oral reasons were given at the hearing but written reasons were not provided in this judgment.
Practical note
This is a liability-only judgment finding unfair dismissal against a local authority employer, with remedy to follow at a separate hearing.
Case details
- Case number
- 2303642/2024
- Decision date
- 17 March 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Name
- London Borough of Southwark
- Sector
- local government
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister