Environmental
Under CERCLA (Superfund), a New Mexico property owner who did not cause contamination but purchased contaminated land may be liable for cleanup costs under the concept of:
AComparative negligence
BStrict liability as an innocent landowner✓ Correct
CSovereign immunity
DAttractive nuisance
Explanation
CERCLA imposes strict liability on current property owners, even if they did not cause contamination. There are limited defenses (innocent landowner, bona fide prospective purchaser) requiring due diligence.
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