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NEWS RELEASE
New Inquest Date into the Death of Jacob Gordon Announced
August 19, 2022
Dr. Joel Kirsh, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Central East Office, has announced the new date for the inquest into the death of Jacob Gordon.
Mr. Gordon, 24, died in hospital on November 24, 2015, from injuries sustained while working at a construction site in Vaughan. An inquest into Mr. Gordon’s death is mandatory under the Coroners Act.
The purpose of the inquest is to examine the circumstances surrounding Mr. Gordon’s death. Once all parties with standing have the opportunity to present their information and ask questions of the witnesses, the jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths from occurring in similar circumstances.
The inquest is expected to last four days and hear from four witnesses.
The inquest will start at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Forensic Services and Coroners Complex, Courtroom B, 25 Morton Shulman Ave., Toronto. Dr. Mary Beth Bourne will be the presiding officer and Roger Shallow will be inquest counsel.
Media Contacts
Dr. Joel Kirsh
Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Central East Office
647-329-1826