In CASE 24

question 22

Multiple Choice

In CASE 24.4Carijano v.Occidental Petroleum Corp.(2011) ,the Achuar tribe of PerusuedOccidental Petroleum in a Los Angeles,California state court,alleging environmental contamination and release of hazardous waste into the rain forests in Peru where the Achuar people live.Occidental moved to dismiss the claim on the grounds of:

• A) Sovereign Immunity.
• B) the Choice of Law.
• C) Forum Non Conveniens.
• D) the Act-of-State Doctrine.

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Definitions:

N-butanol

An alcohol with a four-carbon chain, commonly used as a solvent and in the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Tert-butanol

A tertiary alcohol with the formula (CH3)3COH, known for its high octane number and as a solvent or chemical intermediate.

Sample

A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.

Major Organic Product

In a chemical reaction with organic compounds, it is the key product formed with the highest yield.