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Family Sues Manly Over Training Death
14 Feb
Summary
- Keith Titmuss died of heatstroke during a training session.
- Coronial inquest found dehydration likely contributed to his death.
- Family filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the club.
A multimillion-dollar lawsuit has been filed against the Manly rugby league club by the family of former player Keith Titmuss. Titmuss tragically died of exertional heatstroke during a pre-season training session in November 2020.
An inquest into his death found that Titmuss was most likely suffering from involuntary dehydration when he undertook a strenuous cardio workout. Paramedics noted his body temperature was an alarming 41.9 degrees Celsius.
The inquest also confirmed that a pre-existing heart condition did not contribute to his passing. Titmuss' mother, father, and brother are pursuing legal action, with a directions hearing set for next month.
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