Environmental
CERCLA (Superfund) holds parties responsible for environmental cleanup costs based on the doctrine of:
ANegligence only
BStrict, joint, and several liability✓ Correct
CContributory liability only
DLiability limited to current owners
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict, joint and several liability, meaning any responsible party (past owner, current owner, generator of hazardous waste) can be held liable for the full cleanup cost regardless of fault or degree of contribution.
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