1996 .. Chromium 6 (hexavalent chromium) is especially dangerous to the lungs and since the 1920s has been known to be a cancer-causing chemical Brockovich proved that PG & E, the world's largest utility company, continuously used it for 40 years even though they knew it was harming the people.
In 1996, Brockovich and her boss, Ed Masry, spearheaded a direct action lawsuit against PG & E and won the largest legal settlement in U.S. history, which paid more than $333 million in damages to more than 600 residents. http://www.donnacooperoboyle.com/brockovich.htm
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed against PG&E for San Bruno blast By: Shaun Bishop | Examiner Staff Writer | 01/26/11 5:11 PM
Jessica Morales was killed in the San Bruno blast on Sept. 9 The family of Jessica Morales has sued PG&E for her death in the San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion on Sept. 9.
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