Case 6005222/2025 · Employment Tribunal
Christopher Freeman v UK Truck Bodies Ltd HELD AT: Newcastle/ CVP — 2026
- Case reference
- 6005222/2025
- Decision date
- 18 February 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Booth REPRESENTATION
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Christopher Freeman
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent did not attend the hearing at Newcastle/CVP before Employment Judge Booth. The claimant appeared in person. Reasons were given orally; written reasons will not be provided unless requested.
The Tribunal upheld the unfair dismissal complaint and awarded the claimant a basic award of £1,906.52 plus a separate award of £1,057.70 for failure to provide a written statement of employment particulars. The direct disability discrimination complaint under s.13 Equality Act 2010 was dismissed on withdrawal.
The complaint of discrimination because of something arising in consequence of disability under s.15 Equality Act 2010 was upheld: the claimant was required to train the respondent's Production Manager to cover his work and was subsequently dismissed because he needed six weeks off for cancer surgery. The Tribunal awarded £7,686.84 financial losses, £13,000 injury to feelings and £2,088.71 interest. Total sum payable to the claimant under the judgment is £25,739.77.
Claims and outcomes
4 findings recordedThis case has mixed outcomes under at least one legal claim type. A tribunal can uphold some allegations and dismiss others under the same legal head, so rows below may represent separate issues or allegation groups from the judgment.
| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Unfair dismissal upheld. Basic award £1,906.52. | Upheld | — | £1,907 |
| Other | Award for failure to provide a written statement of employment particulars: £1,057.70. | Upheld | — | £1,058 |
| Disability discrimination | Direct discrimination because of disability under s.13 EqA 2010 dismissed on withdrawal. | Withdrawn | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Discrimination because of something arising in consequence of disability under s.15 EqA 2010 upheld. Claimant required to train Production Manager to cover his work and dismissed when he needed six weeks off for cancer surgery. Financial losses £7,686.84, injury to feelings £13,000, interest £2,088.71. | Upheld | Disability | £22,776 |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £25,740
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £1,907
- statutory, unfair dismissal
- Compensatory award
- £7,687
- compensatory remedy recorded
Legal tests applied
2 references- s.13 Equality Act 2010
- s.15 Equality Act 2010
Official outcome judgment PDF
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