When an Ethicon stapler malfunctioned during Nikki’s surgery, her life changed forever. The stapler malfunction caused additional surgeries and the removal of most of her large intestines. Now, she will need to depend on a colostomy bag forever, which means that she will never sleep through an entire night again. The manufacturer tried to blame the surgeon for the stapler problem for several years. The jury found in Nikki’s favor and returned a verdict of over $10.31 million.