The movie “A Civil Action” gives us a fictional account of the real legal case pertaining to the hazardous waste site that affected the children in the community of Woburn, Mass. The movie not only provides a description of the Woburn disaster but also an introduction to the issues surrounding environmental justice.
Provide an assessment of the case from a legal point of view. What were the elements of negligence in this movie ? What were some of the legal defenses employed? What were some of the legal and factual problems in the case?
