Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Ltd and Others

Case Summary

Employment Judge Horne determined that Mr J Galvin, who has a disability due to anxiety and depression, was disabled under the Equality Act 2010. The case is at a preliminary stage with no compensation awarded.

• •Claimant had a disability within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 due to mental impairment of anxiety and depression

Case No. 2410977/2021 1 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS Claimant: Mr J Galvin Respondents: 1. Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Ltd 2. Carla Lane-Smith 3. Michael Trippitt Heard at: Liverpool On: 20 May 2022 Before: Employment Judge Horne REPRESENTATION: Claimant: Respondent: In person Mr M Smith, soliciitor JUDGMENT AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING 1. At all times relevant to this claim, the claimant had a disability within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. 2. The disability was the effect of the mental impairment of anxiety and depression. Employment Judge Horne Date: 20 May 2022 SENT TO THE PARTIES ON 24 May 2022 FOR THE TRIBUNAL OFFICE Note – Reasons for this judgment were given orally at the hearing. Written reasons will not be provided unless a party makes a request in writing within 14 days of the date when this judgment is sent to the parties. If written reasons are provided, they will be published on the tribunal’s online register which is visible to internet searches.