Environmental
A Connecticut seller of a commercial property used for auto repair fails to disclose known contamination to the buyer. Under CERCLA, which party may be liable for cleanup?
AOnly the seller, since they caused the contamination
BBoth the buyer and the seller may be liable as current and past owners under CERCLA's strict liability provisions✓ Correct
COnly the state of Connecticut
DOnly the EPA
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint-and-several liability on current and past property owners, regardless of fault. Both the seller (past owner/operator) and the buyer (current owner) can be held liable for cleanup costs, unless the buyer qualifies for the innocent landowner defense.
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