Mr T Jackson v British Gas Services Ltd: 1305621/2019
JUDGMENT
This Hearing took place against the background of the coronavirus pandemic; and was conducted remotely by video platform in accordance with safe practice and guidelines. Upon the respondent’s application for costs The judgment of the tribunal is that: I consider that the claimant acted vexatiously, abusively and unreasonably in bringing and conducting these proceedings; and the claims had no reasonable prospect of success. Furthermore, I consider it to be just, fair and proportionate to make an order for costs, and I order the claimant to pay to the respondent costs assessed in the sum of £7,250.00. Employment Judge Dimbylow 28/07/2021 Case Number 1305621/2019 Note: Reasons for the judgement having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing (and no such request was made) or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. JUDGMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL HELD AT Birmingham (remotely, by video platform) ON 28 & 29 September 2020 BEFORE EMPLOYMENT JUDGE Dimbylow Representation For the claimant: Mr K Jackson, Lay Representative (claimant’s father) For the respondent: Mrs A Niaz-Dickinson, Counsel JUDGMENT This Hearing took place against the background of the coronavirus pandemic; and was conducted remotely by video platform in accordance with safe practice and guidelines.[1]The claimant was fairly dismissed. His claim for unfair dismissal fails and is dismissed.[2]The claimant’s claim for damages for failure by the respondent to give notice or make a payment in lieu thereof is not well-founded, fails and is dismissed. Signed by ___________________on 29 September 2020 Employment Judge Dimbylow Case Number 1305621/2019 Note: Reasons for the judgement having been given orally at the hearing, written reasons will not be provided unless a request was made by either party at the hearing (and no such request was made) or a written request is presented by either party within 14 days of the sending of this written record of the decision. Decision sent to Parties on