EOC: Week 2 Erin Brockovich

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“Erin Brockovich” is based on true story, of a women who seeks justice in a small town, known as Hinkley. Starting as a probono cases, Erin took the initiative to dig a little deeper. She discovered a list of illnesses that was associated with a certain chemical that had infected the water of Hinkley caused by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. 

“Erin’s exhaustive investigation uncovered that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the small town of Hinkley’s Water for over 30 years. It was because of Erin’s unwavering tenacity that PG & E had been exposed for leaking toxic Chromium 6 into the ground water. This poison affected the health of the population of Hinkley. In 1996, as a result of the largest direct action lawsuit of its kind, spear-headed by Erin and Ed Masry, the utility giant was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in US history: $333 million in damages to more than 600 Hinkley residents.” (http://www.brockovich.com/mystory.html).

“Pacific Gas and Electric Company has settled another lawsuit out of court linked to groundwater contamination in the desert town of Hinkley. According to the Bakersfield legal team, Pacific Gas and Electric Company has paid out more than $600 million in settlements linked to four separate lawsuits filed by residents of Hinkley.” (http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/PG-E-settles-contamination-lawsuit/TZAQeCUTDEKIGrBZwP0mqw.cspx). 

Not only has Erin Brockovich changed the way lawyers are viewed, being known as an icon or “American Hero.” She has also dedicated herself and her work into bettering the environment and community. Erin Brockovich motivation is to serve justice. “As President of Brockovich Research & Consulting, she is currently involved in numerous environmental projects worldwide.” (http://www.brockovich.com/mystory.html).