Donna Patterson: How I represented myself against Morrison's and won £60,000 

I'm involved in a human rights tribunal here in Toronto Canada, and I have come very close to deciding to represent myself. It has been devastating, even a lawyer at the legal support centre, an arm of the tribunal, mistreated me so badly I ended up in the hospital, and an overnight stay at the mental hospital with a complete mental breakdown, and I'm considering applying to the Tribunal against them! Trouble is, they already have a preconception that I am overly litigious. These people are going to be the death of me, or I'll have a great outcome, but having you fabulous women post a video such as this is so incredibly helpful!! ❤ Especially given that the UK and Canada are similar, and there's not a lot in Canada that I can find to aid me.

Wow. Thank you both so much. You are such inspirations!

excellent - especially the point about not being discouraged by certain legal advice received...

Donna you are a superstar hero 🤩 congrats on your win! Sounds like it was well deserved! Also Valla - I’m SO GRATEFUL for this channel!

Excellent video. I am going through a Tribunal, also representing myself and have my PM in a weeks time. Everything you have said or experienced at the initial stage, I am familiar with. That gave me some 'comfort' (if that's the right word)! In particular seeking Legal representation from my Home Insurance Policy (waste of time) to so-called 'no win no fee' (another waste of time - I 'didn't qualify', they didn't want to represent me for free but would if I paid them). Your video was a chance for me to double check my Case Management form. Although there are no guarantees, best chance of success is to be as prepared as possible and stick to the facts. Thank you for the inspiring me and many others.

This is great information. I filed 7 months ago with the tribunal. I represent myself. I agree with you that a lot of work. Great life learning tool. Thank you.

I am amazed how quickly your claim was processed compared to my experience. Filed in Jan 2019 and Full hearing is now March 2023!

Tribunal next week so much and feel overwhelmed to give in to settlement 😢

Great piece

Thank you so much I was very detailed I had to remove emotion and apply everything to the law I am very lucky to File July 2023 & get Hearing July 2024 - Respondents wanted to bully me into NOT BEING SO DETAILED, not to sue the firm and individual HR and other members of staff - I was determined to hold them accountable

Very insightful, no doubt. I'm currently in my last stage prior to my FH. In the process of drafting the WS and then schedule of loss! No idea where to start as I'm representing myself! Any directions please? Thank you

I paid a solicitor to draft my first ET1 and then did my own second ET1 claim by copying his layout but I expect i have made some mistakes. I gave two ET1's and now waiting to see if both can be ajoined. Complicated case against my forner employer Merseyside Police which at current I have to represent myself. The first is for suffering detriment after making protected disclosures the second is for suffering further detriments as a result of making those disclosures and disability discrimination. Finding it hard work.

Sorry what was the name of the charity she speak of around 2:00

What if the respondents missed deadlines stipulated in the CMO for submitting their disclosure? It was sent a week later. Do i need to notify the ET by email or this needs to be flagged during the FH? And how do i claim costs for that please? Thanks

Does this advice also apply to Scotland?

How long after the final hearing did it take for a decision to be made?

How does it work when you apply for a reference from said company?

Literally in the process of helping a friend making a claim against Morrisons.

I would never go to a legal firm that displays that sign there on the wall above the drawers.

I need help