The document summarizes the ethical issues presented in the movie Erin Brockovich. It discusses how PG&E deceived the town of Hinkley by allowing them to believe their water was safe, when it was contaminated with the harmful chemical chromium-6. Erin Brockovich helped uncover PG&E's wrongdoings and represented over 600 plaintiffs against the company. PG&E was found liable and had to pay $333 million in a settlement. The document also discusses how PG&E attempted to bribe people and cover up the effects of chromium exposure.