Pollutant Company operates a large manufacturing facility in Factory City, Anywhere. Stuart Smedley, its plant manager, has caused sulfuric acid from the manufacturing operations to be dumped into an adjacent river for years. Is Pollutant liable in tort to downstream property owners whose wells have been contaminated by the acid?

Group of answer choices

yes, because Stuart is acting within the scope of his authority as branch manager.

no, a company is not liable for the intentional torts of its agents.

yes, a company is always liable for the torts of its agents.

only if the company specifically instructed Stuart to dump sulfuric acid in the river.