The County of San Diego successfully pursued litigation against
opioid manufacturers, winning more than $100 million, and is on track
with a lawsuit against a ghost gun company that violated State laws.
Now Supervisor Terra-Lawson-Remer wants the County to get involved
legally in holding corporations responsible for the Tijuana River
Sewage Crisis accountable, and on October 22 a policy to do it will be
voted on by the Board of Supervisors.
Litigation is a powerful tool in the fight for environmental
justice, empowering communities to hold corporations accountable for
damages while securing firm commitments to halt ongoing pollution and
prevent future harm. A prime example is Anderson v. PG&E in
Hinkley, CA, famously portrayed in Erin Brockovich. The case
not only secured a $333 million settlement for residents harmed by
toxic groundwater contamination, but also compelled PG&E to
accelerate investments in environmental cleanup and remediation to
stop further damage and prevent future contamination.