Erin Brockovich
Facts
- Case was settled in the superior court for the county of San Bernadine Court.
Issue
Legal Issues
- Kurt Potter wants to do “Binding Arbitration”, a proper trial could take years
- PG+E Hinkley is the only one responsible for the incident, must find proof that the
big PG+E corporation knew what was happening at Hinkley.
Plot Issues
- PG+E is trying to purchase real estate from sicker people
- PG+E Have been paying for medical bills
- PG+E has been using chromium to line wells/storage to avoid rusting.
- PG+E gets scared – offers 250k for Jenson’s home – trying to pay them off.
- Mr + Mrs Robinson speak w Erin, similar issues to Jensen’s.
- Erin meets many more sick residents
- Erin + Ed get ready to sue PG+E (Judge approves)
- PG+E offers 20 million.
- Ed joins forces with hanger firm to help – Kurt Potter.
- Erin manages to collect signatures for the binding arbitration,
Decision
Significance
Significance for Erin:
Gets a Job, is able to support her kids.
Significance for Plaintiffs:
Case goes through  PG+E’s strike + demur denial.