A principal may face joint-and-several liability for an agent's tort, most commonly the tort of negligence, even though the principal has not engaged in any wrongful conduct.

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This is because under the legal doctrine of vicarious liability, a principal (such as an employer) can be held liable for the negligent acts or torts committed by their agent (such as an employee) in the course of their employment, even if the principal did not directly engage in any wrongful conduct.

A Principal May Face Joint-And-Several Liability for an Agent's Tort