Mrs M James v Oscar Mayer Limited: 2423471/2017
JUDGMENT
[1]The Claimant’s complaint of disability discrimination by association contrary to section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 (in respect of her partner’s alleged disability of pancreatic cancer) is dismissed upon withdrawal by the Claimant.[2]The Claimant’s application to amend her claim form to pursue a complaint of disability discrimination by association contrary to section 13 of the Equality Act 2010 in respect of her partner’s alleged disability of type 1 diabetes is dismissed.[3]The Claimant’s application to amend her claim pursuant to Section 57 A of the Employment Rights Act is dismissed.[4]The Claimant’s claim pursuant to Section 57A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 was thereafter dismissed upon withdrawal by the Claimant. Case no 242347.2017[5]The Respondent is awarded and the Claimant is ordered to pay to the Respondent (by way of a preparation time order pursuant to Rules 76 – 79 of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution) and Rules of Procedure 2013) the sum of £1,676.50 in costs.