John Lewis plc

Case Summary

H O Trotman brought claims against John Lewis PLC for unfair dismissal, race discrimination, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments. At a preliminary hearing on 23 January 2026, the claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination were dismissed on withdrawal, while the remaining disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments claims continued.

The claimant withdrew the claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination, which were therefore dismissed. The claims relating to disability discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments were permitted to continue.

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• •unfair dismissal
• •race discrimination
• •disability discrimination
• •failure to make reasonable adjustments

Case Number: 2306742-2025 PHCM Order 1 of 1 September 2023 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: H O Trotman Respondent: John Lewis PLC RECORD OF A PRELIMINARY HEARING Heard at: London South by CVP On: 23 January 2026 Before: Employment Judge Appearances For the claimant: Mr David Howard (companion). The claimant attended the hearing For the respondent: (Counsel) Judgment 1. The claimant’s claims of unfair dismissal and race discrimination are dismissed on withdrawal. 2. The remaining claims of discrimination arising from disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments are continuing claims Approved by Employment Judge N Cox 23 January 2026