. David is one of three partners in a general partnership that owns and operates a chemical waste disposal plant. One day, while performing work for this partnership, David carelessly disposes of chemicals, which causes an injury to Tom, who lives near the plant. If Tom sues,

A. Only David is liable because he caused the injury

B. David, and all of Davids partners, are liable up to the amounts of their partnership interests

C. Davids partners may be held personally liable for the injury

D. Only the partnership is liable; the partners cannot be held liable