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Tribunal Awards £12,000 for Harassment of Sainsbury's Manager

3/11/2026

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Story summary

The tribunal ruled Darren Cooper, a Sainsbury's store manager, was humiliated by exclusion from an International Men's Day post and awarded nearly £12,000.
The tribunal found the exclusion reflected harassment linked to Cooper's disability after regional director Matt Hourihan excluded him while he was on anxiety leave.
Cooper felt excluded and developed health issues.
The tribunal upheld harassment and unfavourable treatment.
Cooper was dismissed in June 2023 after return-to-work discussions.

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Story summary

The tribunal ruled Darren Cooper, a Sainsbury's store manager, was humiliated by exclusion from an International Men's Day post and awarded nearly £12,000.
The tribunal found the exclusion reflected harassment linked to Cooper's disability after regional director Matt Hourihan excluded him while he was on anxiety leave.
Cooper felt excluded and developed health issues.
The tribunal upheld harassment and unfavourable treatment.
Cooper was dismissed in June 2023 after return-to-work discussions.