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Vet Worker's Epilepsy Claim Dismissed: No Proof
3 Mar
Summary
- Vet worker claimed epilepsy but had no diagnosis or treatment.
- Judge found insufficient evidence of claimed disabilities.
- Tribunal dismissed discrimination claims due to lack of proof.
A veterinary nurse's claims of disability discrimination, including allegations of epilepsy, have been rejected by an employment tribunal. The tribunal found "insufficient evidence" to support Lacey Pitcher's claims that she had epilepsy, ADHD, or dyslexia, which she argued made her unable to drive and impacted her employment.
Ms. Pitcher's GP testified that he had seen no evidence of these conditions and seemed doubtful about the existence of her epilepsy. Despite reporting seizure episodes, she had not received a diagnosis or medication for epilepsy and maintained an unrestricted driving license. The judge noted that any alleged symptoms were unspecific and vague.
Furthermore, while Ms. Pitcher had written about being "neurodivergent," the tribunal found no ADHD assessment had been undertaken, and there was inadequate evidence of impairment to her daily activities. Consequently, her claims of direct disability discrimination and discrimination arising from disability were dismissed. Her claim of discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity was also dismissed upon withdrawal.
