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Florist Loses Tribunal Case Over Alleged Racial Discrimination

1/6/2026

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Amanda Smith, a British florist, lost her employment tribunal case against Sadie Shefedun over alleged racial discrimination.
Smith claimed Sadie Shefedun made "gagging noises" while she ate a ham sandwich, but the tribunal found no race-related actions.
Employment Judge Patrick Quill said the behavior related to dietary restrictions, not race.
The tribunal dismissed Smith's harassment and victimization claims for insufficient evidence.

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Story summary

Amanda Smith, a British florist, lost her employment tribunal case against Sadie Shefedun over alleged racial discrimination.
Smith claimed Sadie Shefedun made "gagging noises" while she ate a ham sandwich, but the tribunal found no race-related actions.
Employment Judge Patrick Quill said the behavior related to dietary restrictions, not race.
The tribunal dismissed Smith's harassment and victimization claims for insufficient evidence.