The wife of a man who worked at a California mineral plant has undertaken a crusade evoking memories of Erin Brockovich to investigate the operations of the company. Rita Smith, who also worked at the company with her husband, argues that working in the plant made her husband ill. The company denies these claims and notes that Ms. Smith lacks any credibility for her claims. Thus far, Ms. Smith has not convinced any agencies to file charges against the plant, though analysts note that she has raised significant awareness of the company's operations.
See "Ex-worker on crusade against chemical plant", Susan Sward, San Francisco Chronicle, July 6, 2008