Debbie Recently Purchased Some Property That She Knew Used to Be

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Essay

Debbie recently purchased some property that she knew used to be home to a chemical plant 50 years ago.The plant was removed 30 years ago.Today the property is full of trees and the stream running through it is clear and looks clean,but Debbie did not commission any environmental testing to confirm this fact.Last month the EPA determined that her property,as well as several neighboring properties,is contaminated.The EPA placed the entire site on the National Priorities List for cleanup.Discuss Debbie's potential liability for the contamination caused by the hazardous waste.

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