Gullett v. Smith

STATON, Presiding Judge.

Sham Yonna Gullett, Johnnie Gullett, Twan Stokes, Rosemary Stokes and William Stokes1 appeal the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the City of Gary (“City”). They raise four issues for our review; however, we conclude the following (restated) issue is dispositive: whether there is a genuine issue of material fact as to the City’s liability under the doctrine of respon-deat superior.

We reverse and remand.

Sham Yonna Gullett and Twan Stokes (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Gul-lett”) suffered serious bodily injury when they were struck by…