 Julia
Roberts' cinematic portrayal may have made Erin Brockovich a household
name, but to the residents of Hinkley, California she was already a hero.
A single mother of three young children, Erin was working as a filing clerk
when she discovered what was to become the turning point of her life. In
a modern day David and Goliath effort, she took on the giant Pacific Gas
and Electric Company in a battle over poisoned groundwater, spearheading
the largest direct action lawsuit of its kind. The result, 600 residents
received a share of $333 million, the largest legal settlement in U.S.
history. Her incredible story of determination and perseverance will
inspire you as she shares her thoughts on "keeping it real". |
