Claimant v Thomas Cuthell & Sons Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and concluded that the claimant's unfair dismissal claim did not succeed. Oral reasons were provided at the hearing explaining why the dismissal was found to be fair or why the claim otherwise failed.
Facts
Mr Weir brought an unfair dismissal claim against Thomas Cuthell & Sons Limited. The case was heard over two days in Edinburgh. The tribunal heard evidence from both parties, with the respondent represented by counsel and the claimant appearing unrepresented.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the unfair dismissal claim, finding that it did not succeed. Oral reasons were provided to the parties at the conclusion of the hearing explaining the basis for the decision.
Practical note
The lack of written reasons makes it impossible to determine the specific basis on which this unfair dismissal claim failed, highlighting the importance of requesting written reasons for appeal purposes.
Case details
- Case number
- 4103072/2025
- Decision date
- 22 December 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- other
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No