NuKere, a nuclear plant, accidently leaks hazardous waste onto a nearby property, despite having recently passed a rigorous set of safety checks. Under standards of strict liability, which of the following is true? A. NuKere can be held liable only if there is concrete physical evidence of harm to people or property. B. NuKere cannot be held liable, as it just passed a strict set of safety checks. C. Nukere cannot be held liable because anyone living nearby assumes the risk of hazardous waste toxicity. D. Nukere should be held liable because of the dangerous nature of hazardous waste. Regardless of safety checks, the accident happened.

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NuKere, a nuclear plant, accidently leaks hazardous waste onto a nearby property, despite having recently passed a rigorous set of safety checks. Under standards of strict liability, which of the following is true?

A. NuKere can be held liable only if there is concrete physical evidence of harm to people or property.

B. NuKere cannot be held liable, as it just passed a strict set of safety checks.

C. Nukere cannot be held liable because anyone living nearby assumes the risk of hazardous waste toxicity.

D. Nukere should be held liable because of the dangerous nature of hazardous waste. Regardless of safety checks, the accident happened.

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