Final answer:
The correct option is a. indemnification, which allows Regional Products, Inc. to seek the recovery of damages it had to pay due to Sam's negligent actions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is concerning the rights available to a company when sued for the acts of its agent. Specifically, it asks which right allows Regional Products, Inc. to seek recovery of damages from its agent, Sam, after Tina sues Regional for Sam's negligent conduct. The correct answer is a. indemnification.
Indemnification is the right of a party to recover all costs and expenses incurred due to the actions of another party. In the scenario provided, should Sam's negligence be proven, Regional Products, Inc. would be within its rights to sue Sam for the purpose of being compensated for the amount it had to pay Tina due to Sam's actions. This recourse is designed to restore the injured party (Regional) to the position it was in before Sam's negligent conduct.