Product Liability for Defective Hip Prosthesis — $475,000 recovery for 66-year-old man who had a defective prosthetic hip implanted. The defect was caused by a certain part on the prosthesis that would rapidly wear out and disintegrate. The patient had to undergo a second surgery to remove the defective prosthesis and implant a different device, as well as additional medical treatment and physical therapy. The device manufacturer has since recalled the product.