Donna June Archer, and James David Archer, Individually and as Administrators of the Estate of Verna Lee Archer, v. Burton Plaza Associates, Let., and American Management Company, Inc.

This is an action for wrongful death. The plaintiffs seek to recover damages from the owners and operators of theBurton Plaza Apartments complex in Rogersville. The plaintiffs assert that the defendants were negligent in failing to provide preper security and protection for the occupants of the apartments. Specifically, they assert that the outside hallway doors of the apartment building were never locked. The plaintiffs also sue on the theory of breach of contract.