INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF DANNY (WILLIAM) GRIEVES TO BE RECONVENED

HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 16 /CNW/ - Dr. David Eden, Regional Supervising Coroner for Operations, today announced that the inquest into the death of Danny (William) Grieves, which was held over September 9, 2010, will reconvene.

Mr. Grieves, 25, died on October 8, 2008, from injuries received during the course of his employment at a construction site in Hamilton.  An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act.

The inquest will examine the events surrounding Mr. Grieves' death and the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.

The inquest is expected to last two days and will hear from approximately five witnesses.

The inquest will reconvene at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East, Hamilton.  Dr. Jack Stanborough will preside as inquest coroner and Ms. Karen Shea will be counsel to the coroner.

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For further information:

Dr. David Eden
Regional Supervising Coroner for Operations
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
905-546-8202