Civil Action

English

Series: Vintage Ser.

ISBN: 0679772677

EAN: 9780679772675

Category: Science / Environmental Science

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Release Date: 08/31/1996

Synopsis: The legal thriller of the decade. --Cleveland Plain Dealer Now a Major Motion Picture! In this true story of an epic courtroom showdown, two of the nations largest corporations stand accused of causing the deaths of children. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. A searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry--one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice--A Civil Actionis also the story of how one determined man can ultimately make a difference. With an unstoppable narrative power, it is an unforgettable reading experience.

Awards: Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award – null  Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award – null  Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award – null 

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Civil Action

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.84 inches

Width: 5.19 inches

Length: 7.98 inches

Weight: 13.02 oz

Pages: 512