Which of the Following Is True Regarding Slick's Contention That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding Slick's contention that he should not be held liable for any amounts for clean-up because he was merely a transporter?

• A) He is correct only if the federal government, not the state, cleans the site.
• B) He is correct only if the state, not the federal government, cleans the site.
• C) He is correct only if he can establish that the owner of the site has sufficient funds with which to clean the site.
• D) He is correct only if damages for cleaning the site are in an amount less than $50,000.
• E) He is incorrect.

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