What is the story of Erin Brockovich?

Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.
Erin Brockovich/Film synopsis

Is Erin Brockovich a real story?

The film is a dramatization of the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts, who fought against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) regarding its culpability for the Hinkley groundwater contamination incident.

What was the plot of the movie Erin Brockovich?

Summaries Erin Brockovich-Ellis is an unemployed single mother, desperate to find a job, but is having no luck. This losing streak even extends to a failed lawsuit against a doctor in a car accident she was in. With no alternative, she successfully browbeats her lawyer to give her a job in compensation for the loss.

Are there any ethical issues in Erin Brockovich?

In the movie, there were many ethical issues that came up. Erin’s first business encounter was not very ethical. She threatens Mr. Masry to give her a job. This is extortion because she is threatening Ed for something she wants. Another example is after she gets the job Erin asks to solve the case about PG&E.

Who was Erin Brockovich’s partner in the car crash?

In the film, Ed Masry represents Erin Brockovich in the car crash case. In reality, it was his law partner, Jim Vititoe. Brockovich had never been Miss Wichita; she had been Miss Pacific Coast.

Who is Donna Jensen in Erin Brockovich movie?

Erin is given files for a real estate case where the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering to purchase the home of Donna Jensen, a resident of Hinkley, California.