The fact that his suits have "forced companies to be careful" (1:16), does not justify withholding the drug. The FDA has approved its use. It is a sad day when a company can withhold a potentially lifesaving drug because it fears the possibility of future regulatory hurdles. If as 1:19 suggests, the drug company is withholding the drug because it is motivated by revenge, then its karma train will be something to behold. Speaking of karma, it is a bad idea to take pleasure in his death simply because he was very good and successful lawyer. It is very sad.

33, I worked for Fred Baron and you know nothing about him. He remained a trial lawyer well after he was financially secure because, at his core, he cared about average people--probably about as much as you care about the padded bills you send to your soulless corporate clients. Moreover, if you really knew Fred, you would know that he didn't sue big pharma. He preferred toxic tortfeasors. Further, he did not personally favor class actions. They were often an instrument of collusion between large toxic tortfeasors and insurers.

42: You are a clown. Regulatory capture of the FDA, coupled with the S.Ct.'s unfortunate preemption decisions, has given big pharma free reign. All the plaintiffs' bar can do is prevent the marketing of miracle vaccines, magic beans, and other insane corporate initiatives. Safe drugs have been withheld from the market because of these actions.

For all of you who condemn Fred Baron, can you name one litigation in which he was involved that was predatory and hurt average citizens? A single case? If not, stop drinking the Kool Aid of your firm and the Chamber of Commerce.

33 & 42: you are meaningless cogs in dead end jobs that support collapsing industries. Fred, on the other hand, helped people and was free. That is what you can't stand.

Yes, 62. Firms that admitted actual knowledge that they were culling a whole generation of American workers, killing hundreds of thousands. Admittedly, the harm caused by these companies exceeded their assets and many had to declare bankruptcy. Too bad we weren't doing bailouts back then.

71, I was an appellate lawyer who had left by the time those charges were made. Ultimately, they were discredited. Why one would believe industry participants who had admitted to mass killings escapes me.

58, thanks to Fred Baron, you will not be breathing in asbestos, just the fatigue oozing from your law library's ventilation system. That next minute will last a lifetime.