Claimant v London Underground Limited
Outcome
Individual claims
The tribunal heard evidence over two days and dismissed the unfair dismissal claim. The judgment was given orally at the hearing with written reasons available on request, indicating the tribunal was not satisfied that the dismissal was unfair.
The tribunal dismissed the breach of contract claim after hearing evidence. The claim likely related to notice pay or other contractual entitlements arising from the dismissal, but the tribunal found against the claimant.
Facts
Mr Eaton was employed by London Underground Limited and was dismissed. He brought claims for unfair dismissal and breach of contract. The case was heard over two days via CVP at London Central Employment Tribunal in February 2024. Both parties were represented by counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed both claims after a two-day hearing. The judge gave oral reasons at the hearing and indicated that written reasons would only be provided if requested within 14 days, suggesting the claims failed on their merits.
Practical note
This judgment demonstrates that even with legal representation on both sides, unfair dismissal claims can fail where the employer successfully demonstrates the dismissal was fair and any breach of contract claim is not established.
Case details
- Case number
- 2215378/2023
- Decision date
- 9 February 2024
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- transport
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister