In 'Erin Brokovitch' starring Julia Roberts, the story is littered with
references to the use and abuse of records:
1. The water testing board retained all their water testing records in a
back of beyond office - despite being retained in a haphazard format (not
sure if it would be classed as a relevant filing system, and after an
extensive search, key records are found in paper format providing valuable
evidence against a corporation's chemical disposal procedures, controls and
damgage mitigation activity.
2. A worker for the manufacturer recalled being asked to shred a substanial
amount of paper records in dubious circumstances and was able to recall the
nature of the content and timing of the request to dispose. Again, the
nature of the disposal of the records was held against the firm.
3. Documents from the manufacturer to householders residing near the plant
confirmed offers to purchase their property for minimum sums and again
provided key evidence as 'records of activity' by the manufacturer to enter
into damage mitigation activity.
I love the film and and as everyone knows, substantial payouts ensued
thanks to the records!
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