Environmental
What is the 'innocent landowner defense' under CERCLA in Delaware?
AA defense based on the landowner's unawareness of the contamination
BA defense for landowners who acquired the property with all appropriate inquiries and had no knowledge of contamination at the time of acquisition✓ Correct
CA defense based on the fact that the contamination occurred before 1980
DA defense available to homeowners but not commercial property owners
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA protects buyers who conducted All Appropriate Inquiry (typically a Phase I ESA) before acquisition and had no knowledge of contamination. If the standard of care was met, the buyer may avoid liability.
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