Casper Lecture Series

Erin Brockovich 

Thursday, March 9, 7-8:30 p.m. • Dave Finkelman Auditorium, Miami University Middletown 

Due to unprecedented demand and limited seating capacity, we are no longer registering additional guests for this in-person event. We thank you for your interest, and encourage you to consider joining us at our other free public events this semester

Ever since Julia Roberts portrayed her in the Oscar-winning Hollywood movie of the same name, Erin Brockovich has been a byword for grit, determination, and dogged persistence. The film turned an unknown legal researcher into a 20th century icon by showcasing her role behind the largest medical settlement lawsuit in history. Brockovich’s exhaustive investigation uncovered that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the town of Hinkley, California's water for more than 30 years. The resulting 1996 tort injury settlement was the largest of its kind: $333 million in damages to more than 600 residents. Brockovich realized she could use her recognition to spread positive messages of empowerment. Her subsequent success as a New York Times bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and activist has encouraged countless others to stand up and make a diff erence in the world.