Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request
Summary
An inquest into the death of footballer Maddy Cusack has been paused until December to allow Sheffield United to find medical records connected to her time at the club. Cusack was found unconscious at her home in September 2023 and died the same day; the inquest includes testimony about her difficult working relationship with coach Jonathan Morgan.Key Facts
- Maddy Cusack, 27, was found unconscious at her home in Derbyshire on 20 September 2023 and was pronounced dead the same day.
- The inquest started on 29 June at Chesterfield Coroner's Court but has been adjourned until 7 December.
- The delay is to allow Sheffield United to search for documents related to Cusack’s medical records and to audit health records in the club’s system.
- Cusack’s family complained about issues with coach Jonathan Morgan, who was described by her mother as a "nemesis."
- Morgan admitted to offering Cusack a full-time contract and said he was happy to have her on the team.
- Morgan told the Football Association that Cusack was "generally a liar" and accused her of leaving out information about his behavior.
- The club’s doctor said that Cusack’s medical records had been lost.
- The inquest may recall witnesses including Cusack’s mother and club medical staff when it continues and is expected to last five days.
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