Environmental
A CERCLA 'innocent landowner' defense protects a buyer who:
AIgnores potential contamination to save money on due diligence
BConducted proper due diligence (Phase I ESA) before purchase and did not know of contamination✓ Correct
CPurchased the property from a government entity
DHas owned the property for more than 20 years
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA protects buyers who conducted all appropriate due diligence (including a Phase I ESA) before purchase and had no reason to know the property was contaminated.
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