True. An agent is indeed liable for their own tort of negligence. Additionally, under the legal doctrine of Respondeat Superior, a principal (employer) may be held liable for the negligent actions of an agent (employee) if those actions occur within the scope of the agent's employment.
An agent is liable for its own tort of negligence while the principal may be held liable under the theory of Respondent Superior if the agent's negligence was committed within the scope of the employment.
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