We review de novo a trial court's grant of summary judgment. Because there is evidence to support the Stephenses' claim against Greensboro Properties and IMC under one of the theories asserted, we reverse.
The Stephenses appeal the trial court's grant of summary judgment to Greensboro Properties and IMC. The Stephenses seek to hold Greensboro Properties and IMC directly liable for Scott's actions under various negligence theories, and they seek to impose vicarious liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior. As a result, the Stephenses brought this wrongful death action against Scott, Greensboro Properties, and IMC. Scott shot and killed Martrieal Stephens on the premises. Stanley Scott also lived in the apartment complex, was employed there as maintenance man, and assumed certain other responsibilities. Linda and Freddie Stephens lived with their 14-year-old son Martrieal in an apartment complex owned by Greensboro Properties, Ltd., L.P., and Greensboro Properties, Ltd., L.P., Phase II, ('Greensboro Properties') and managed by Investors Management Company of Valdosta, Inc.
*466 Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, Bryant & Ashley, E. Kopp, Greensboro, Jesse Copelan, Jr., Eatonton, for appellants.
