Comments about ‘Judge orders Pfizer to pay BYU $852K for suit delays’

Phizer may have a slew of attorneys but BYU has their own law school- and now that I've said that lets keep the BYU vs Utah comments out of here- stick to drugs

KIAoraguy, I'm sure Pfizer's attorneys are shaking in their boots over some law student at BYU.

Took biochem 421 from Simmons in 1998 and he showed us the COX-2 enzyme structure (butterfly like). He showed us how to selectively inhibit it compared to COX1. He used it as an example to illustrate tertiary and quaternary structure. I didn't understand then what a big deal it was but now as a surgeon, I understand what a monumental discovery it was and still is. He described it like it was his child... such detail and attention to every detail. Excellent class. I still think about it when I think of pathophysiology, metabolism, pharmacology or cellular biology. Thanks Dr. Simmons. Hope you get due credit.

I'm proud of BYU for standing it's ground and pursuing this to it's just ends. I'm very disappointed in Pfizer. I think this has as much or more to do with concealing that they didn't cover their legal bases when acquiring Monsanto than it has to do with money. BYU has an exceptional ammount of talent amongst it's faculty and student body. And unlike so many universities it doesn't try to exaggerate the quality of it's output. Pfizer would have done well to maintain an amicable relationship and absorb the loss.

Fight the good fight.

What a shortsighted response that was! Have you looked at the distinguished and experienced faculty of the Law School? Pfizer should shake because of that...no one in their right minds would have such and important case entrusted to students.

I would imagine that BYU has retained a team of excellent attorneys for this lawsuit, but I seriously doubt whether it's relying on law school faculty members for its legal services. The law school's faculty is stellar, but they have enough work to do as it is, and they probably don't have the time--or the specific expertise and support staff--to undertake complex litigation like this.

Please hire a good offensive coordiator for the BYU football team with this money awarded.

You sir are...interesting. No school is going to use law students on a case of this magnitude. Give your head a shake. I doubt they are even using JRC law school faculty as lead counsel. But they definately will be consulted on the case.

Monsanto does not have a history of fairness or ethical behavior. The scenario that BYU and Simmons say that occurred is highly likely in my mind. I would suggest the entire situation was premeditated on Monsanto's part whether is was a management decision or an employee thinking they could take advantage of another and get away with it.

BYU had an in-house legal staff for its administration, as do most - if not all - major universities. In this specific case, they may have hired out, but no, they do not use Law School staff or students to manage their legal affairs. You can easily verify this by searching the school's admin directory online.

Like Judge Judy always says, "get it in writing". Especially with the slimy drug companies, no matter what the size.

BYU retained the Phoenix law firm of Beus Gilbert to handle this litigation against Pfizer. No BYU law students, but "Tall Paul" Gilbert was a BYU undergrad back in the day.

My sentiments EXACTLY!

And while we're at it lets buy a decent QB too!

Unfortunately for today, money and power drives the world.

Remember the glory days when you could trust a handshake? Back when you could believe in someone's integrity? Integrity has been reduced to a little used and even lessor known commodity.

Those days are gone! Go BYU!

Law students can do a lot of raw research that funnelled thorugh the profs to the lawyers doing the case would find useful.

I am surprised the the Y, with all its alleged sophistication, failed to prepare and execute a proper agreement to protect against this event. It's highly unusually simply to hope or even expect that a large drug company will simply "let BYU know" if it ever gets anything out of the drug. Fourth graders enter into more complex arrangments. This does not mean that Pfizer should not make good on its alleged agreement, but c'mon, BYU. Protect yourself.

Man alive, I hope this pays for my tuition in the College of Life Sciences, that would be a good use, or how about buying the Spanish Fork farm back? Let's use this money to improve our college and provide opportunities for students and more research.

Pfizer has been gouging the public for many years and it seems they also cheat those who develop their products. Good work BYU in standing up to this ruthless unethical giant.

Unfortunately, these days some people think as long as it is legal, then it is ethical too. There are not enough people with integrity in the world so make sure you get it in writing and don't sign anything that does not benefit your interests.