Case 2400496/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Mr W Khan v Manchester Airport plc and 1 other — 2025
- Case reference
- 2400496/2024
- Decision date
- 13 May 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Barker REPRESENTATION
Parties
3 namedClaimant
Mr W Khan
Respondents
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe claimant brought tribunal proceedings arising from his employment with Manchester Airport Plc, which the judgment describes as a claim for disability discrimination and existing complaints of harassment. At the hearing, the respondents pursued an application to strike out the claims on the basis of the claimant's conduct in the proceedings, no longer relying on the argument that the claims had no reasonable prospects of success.
The tribunal found that the claimant's conduct included threatening and intimidating communications and conduct directed at the respondents, particularly the second respondent. It found that the second respondent's refusal to attend and give evidence was a reasonable response to the circumstances, and that the respondents would be significantly disadvantaged without their main witness.
The tribunal concluded that a fair trial could not take place and that there was no alternative remedy that would address the prejudice caused by the claimant's conduct. The claims were struck out under rule 38 and dismissed.
Claims and outcomes
2 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The judgment describes the case as a claim for disability discrimination and records that the claimant's claims were struck out under rule 38 because of his conduct in the proceedings. The truncated text does not permit a fuller merits breakdown. | Struck out | Disability | — |
| Harassment | The judgment records existing complaints of harassment and proposed amendments including direct discrimination, reasonable adjustments and victimisation. The claims were struck out before a merits determination. | Struck out | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
4 references- rule 38 Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2024
- exceptional circumstances
- Force One Utilities
- Gainford Care Homes
Official outcome judgment PDF
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