Problem:
Luis is negligently injured when Doctor Jaramillo replaced Luis' damaged hip with a prosthetic device. Although the surgery was properly performed, the prosthetic, unknown to the doctor, was defective. The surgery occurred, and thus the prosthetic was "sold" on January 1, 2000. Luis did not realize there was a problem until January 2, 2012 The statute of repose in the jurisdiction is 12 years. Luis filed suit against the manufacturer of the prosthetic device on January 3, 2012. Luis's claim will be time-barred. Group of answer choices True False