Simmons v Castle 10% uplift on damages does not apply to tribunal injury to feelings awards (EAT) | Practical Law

Simmons v Castle 10% uplift on damages does not apply to tribunal injury to feelings awards (EAT) | Practical Law

The EAT has declined to apply the 10% uplift on general damages in civil claims established by the Court of Appeal in Simmons v Castle [2012] EWCA Civ 1039, indicating that it should not apply to injury to feelings awards in the employment tribunals.

Simmons v Castle 10% uplift on damages does not apply to tribunal injury to feelings awards (EAT)

by Practical Law Employment
Published on 05 Mar 2015 • England, Scotland, Wales
The EAT has declined to apply the 10% uplift on general damages in civil claims established by the Court of Appeal in Simmons v Castle [2012] EWCA Civ 1039, indicating that it should not apply to injury to feelings awards in the employment tribunals.