Key facts
- Sean McGinty lost a discrimination claim against the BBC.
- McGinty had labeled a fellow host 'sociopathic'.
- He claimed his behavior was due to ADHD and anxiety.
Sean McGinty, a former presenter for the BBC, has been unsuccessful in his discrimination claim against the broadcaster. McGinty had labeled a fellow host as 'sociopathic' during his employment. He contended that his behavior stemmed from his diagnosed conditions of ADHD and anxiety. However, the tribunal ruled against his claim, finding that his actions did not constitute protected behavior under discrimination law.