Never Mind

Erin Brokovich found her fame and fortune by suing PG&E for dumping hexavalent chromium in the water supply for Hinkley, California. The chemical is considered a probable carcinogen, so if it were a health hazard for the town's residents, cancer death rates should be greater than normal.

Fortunately for Hinkley's residents, although not for Brokovich's reputation, a study published in the Los Angeles Times indicates that the town had less cancer than would be expected for its demographic characteristics.