Remote Disposal Company operates a hazardous waste storage facility.Concerned that there may be a release of chemicals from the site,Remote sells the property to Serene Developers,Inc.If there is a release,Remote is most likely
A)liable.
B)not liable because the site was sold before the release.
C)not liable because Remote was concerned about the release.
D)not liable because Remote no longer operates the facility.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Remote Disposal Company would still be liable for any potential releases of hazardous waste from the site even if they sold the property to Serene Developers Inc. Liability would depend on when the hazardous waste was released and what caused it, not on who currently owns the property. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Remote Disposal Company Operates a Hazardous Waste Storage Facility