Erin Brockovich was made famous by a landmark case she took on in the United States which resulted in a huge contaminated water suit settlement for Hinkley town residents in California.
The environmental activist, who was played by Julia Roberts in a film about her work and life, has said she is “available to meet with and assist the families" of the Berkeley tragedy and to advocate for them to find a non-litigious solution in the coming weeks.”
The activist shared a post on her Facebook account pleading her support to the families.
The Post read:
“I urge immediate action on the costs for Berkeley families! The company behind the construction of the Berkeley apartment block should take action to ensure that the families of those involved in the balcony collapse disaster are not left with enormous medical bills as a result of the faulty construction.
“Some of those injured would require extensive care before being able to return home and that it was essential that families did not face what I consider as the “additional nightmare of mounting medical bills”.
The activist added: “As a Californian, I am devastated that these young visitors to our shores were caught up in this horrific situation. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones, and along with all of the people of California, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the people of Ireland.”
The famous activist has partnered with Dublin law firm Phelim O’Neill solicitors to offer support and advice to the victims’ families.
“As a lifelong activist, I feel it is my duty to come forward and offer these families my assistance. For those who did not survive the accident, there is a need for us to uncover the truth about what happened.
“For those who did survive, there is a pressing need to ensure that the company responsible for this tragedy is held to account. It is their duty, I believe, to ensure that the treatment of those who were affected is paid for, and that they are not burdened with the costs of this disaster as well as the trauma associated with it.
“I will be calling upon those involved to do the right thing in an effort to avoid the need for prolonged and expensive litigation,” she added.
The news comes as the funerals of Olivia Burke and Niccolai schuster took place on Wednesday.
