Ben and Jerry have an equal partnership interest in Freedom Tax Service. Without Jerry's knowledge, Ben sent Ida, one of their employees, to the bank to make the daily deposit of customer receipts. Ida rear-ended another car, resulting in serious injury and hospitalization of Adam, the other driver. The police report stated that Ida was 100% at fault. Adam sued Freedom Tax Service, Ben, Jerry, and Ida for damages. Which of the following statements is correct about liability for this accident?

a) Ben, Jerry, and Freedom Tax Service are all liable, and each can be required to pay for all or part of the damages.

b) Only Ben and Freedom Tax Service are liable, and each can be required to pay for all or part of the damages. Since Jerry had no knowledge of Ida's actions, he is not liable.

c) Only Freedom Tax Service is liable and can be required to pay for all damages.

d) Only Ida is liable and can be required to pay for all damages.