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 namedChristopher 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 claims adjudicated| Claim type | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | Upheld | — | £1,907 |
| Other | Upheld | — | £1,058 |
| Disability discrimination | Withdrawn | Disability | — |
| Disability discrimination | Upheld | Disability | £22,776 |
Legal tests applied
2 referencesRemedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £25,740
- Basic award
- £1,907
- Compensatory award
- £7,687
Source document
Primary recordThe full judgment is available on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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