Asked by Estefanie Estupinan on Jun 07, 2024
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Liability under CERCLA does not extend to businesses that merge with or buy corporations that have violated the statute.
CERCLA
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, a United States federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances.
Violated
Broken or failed to comply with a rule, agreement, or law.
- Grasp the concepts of liability under environmental statutes such as CERCLA.
Verified Answer
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Andrew Shabanov-GomezJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Under CERCLA, liability can extend to businesses that merge with or acquire other corporations that have violated the statute, as it includes successor corporations in its definition of potentially responsible parties.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concepts of liability under environmental statutes such as CERCLA.
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