Environmental
A Minnesota homeowner discovers their home has elevated mercury levels in the soil from a previous owner who discarded fluorescent light bulbs on the property. Under Minnesota law, the current owner:
AIs immune since they did not cause the contamination
BMay have cleanup obligations and disclosure requirements when selling✓ Correct
COnly has liability if they continued the improper disposal
DHas no obligations since fluorescent bulbs are household items
Explanation
Under Minnesota law and CERCLA's strict liability provisions, current property owners may have cleanup obligations for contamination on their property regardless of fault. When selling, they must disclose known contamination as a material fact.
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