A UK grandmother reportedly died during a hospital stay that her family describes as “the most appalling, degrading and undignified” experience. Marianne Mortemore, 69, was admitted to the University Hospital of North Durham in early 2024 for an ongoing skin condition. Her family is now suing the hospital, alleging a series of critical errors led to her death.
The most tragic alleged error involved the administration of penicillin, a powerful antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. According to her daughter, Catherine, Marianne’s severe penicillin allergy was well-documented. “There were warnings everywhere — she had her own bracelet, the hospital gave her a wristband, it was on the board, in her medical notes,” Catherine said in a statement.
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