Dr D Lavin v University College London and Professor T Button: 2218560/2024

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS
Case No 2218560/2024
Between
Dr D LavinClaimant(1) University College London (2) Professor Timothy ButtonRespondent
Before
Employment Judge SmartMs G Hicks (instructed by counsel) for claimantMs C Jennings (instructed by counsel) for respondentDate 5 October 2025

JUDGMENT

The Unanimous judgment of the tribunal is: Disability[1]The Claimant was disabled in accordance with section 6 Equality Act 2010 with the mental impairment of depression and anxiety from late 2009 onwards. Knowledge[2]The First Respondent had knowledge of the Claimant’s disability from 22 May 2019.[3]The Second Respondent had knowledge of the Claimant’s disability from 21 June 2021. 1 of 2 Sept 2023 Case Number: 2218560/2024 The Claims[4]The Claimant’s claims of discrimination arising in consequence of disability under sections 15 and 39 Equality Act 2010 are not well founded and are dismissed.[5]The Claimant’s claims for a failure to make reasonable adjustments under sections 20, 21 and 39 Equality Act 2010 at paragraphs 6.7.5 and 6.7.6 of the list of issues, are well founded and succeed, having extended time for their presentation because it was just and equitable to do so.[6]All other reasonable adjustment claims fail and are dismissed.[7]The Claimant’s claims of disability related harassment under sections 26 and 40 Equality Act 2010 are not well founded and are dismissed.[8]The Claimant’s claim of constructive unfair dismissal under sections 95 (1) (c) and 98 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 is not well founded and is dismissed.[9]Consequently, it is declared that the First Respondent discriminated against the Claimant by failing to make reasonable adjustments on two occasions.[10]All claims against the Second Respondent fail and are dismissed.[11]The parties were given 28 days namely until 31 October 2025, to attempt to settle the remedy for the two successful reasonable adjustment claims.[12]Unless the remedy issues can be settled, this claim will be listed for a remedy hearing. Order approved by: