Cork city coroner to oppose case over decisions made prior to maternal death inquest

In her action, sister of deceased says she has a legitimate concern that the coroner has predetermined the matter and that it is not appropriate for him to preside over the inquest

Geraldine Yankeu died at Cork University Maternity Hospital in August 2021. 

The coroner for Cork city will oppose a family’s High Court case brought over decisions he made in the lead-up to a scheduled inquest into the maternal death of a 31-year-old woman.

Geraldine Yankeu, who had a history of high blood pressure, died at Cork University Maternity Hospital in August 2021 after 11 days in intensive care following the delivery of her stillborn baby Mary.