Overview

• Lorna Rooke, an NHS Blood and Transplant employee, was awarded £28,989.61 after a colleague completed a Star Wars-themed personality test on her behalf, labeling her as 'Darth Vader.'
• The tribunal found the comparison to the iconic villain insulting and harmful, impacting Rooke's workplace perception and contributing to her low mood and anxiety.
• The judge emphasized that the unauthorized quiz outcome reflected the colleague's perception of Rooke and was shared in a group setting, making the harm reasonable to perceive.
• Rooke's claim for detriment after making a protected disclosure was upheld, but her claims of unfair dismissal, disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments were dismissed.
• The case highlights the potential legal risks of using informal, themed assessments in workplaces without consent, emphasizing the need for respectful team-building practices.