Under Which of the Following May a Parent Corporation Be

question 63

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following may a parent corporation be held liable under CERCLA for facilities ostensibly operated by a subsidiary?

• A) As an owner of a subsidiary whose corporate veil has been pierced
• B) As an operator of the facility
• C) Both as an owner of a subsidiary whose corporate veil has been pierced and as an operator of the facility
• D) Under no circumstances may a parent corporation be held liable

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Definitions:

Controlling Emotion

The process of managing one's feelings to appropriately respond to various situations and to achieve emotional well-being.

Cognitive Attributional

Refers to the process of explaining the causes of behavior and events, focusing on the role of thought processes in such attributions.

Physiological Arousal

Refers to the physical responses of the body to stimuli, including increased heartbeat, sweating, or adrenaline release.

Cognitive Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, focusing on internal thought processes.