Jeff Warren (Harry Hamlin), an American lawyer working in Australia, takes over a high-stakes toxic-waste compensation lawsuit after the mysterious, sudden death of his law partner. The case involves Poseidon Pacific Co., an industrial firm accused of illegally dumping carcinogenic chemicals that caused a child's death. As Jeff investigates the company's activities, he enters a tense relationship with the firm's striking corporate head, Alison Suresch (Susan Lyons). His pursuit of the truth entangles him in corporate corruption, professional betrayal, and a perilous personal affair that threatens both his career and his life.