Environmental
What is an 'innocent landowner defense' under CERCLA in Delaware?
AA defense that the owner did not personally cause the contamination
BA defense available to a buyer who conducted all appropriate inquiry (AAI) before purchase and had no knowledge of contamination✓ Correct
CA defense available to sellers who disclose all contamination
DA defense requiring the buyer to obtain environmental insurance
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense (under CERCLA) protects a buyer who conducted All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI — typically a Phase I ESA) before acquisition and had no reason to know of contamination at the time of purchase.
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