Baker

INTRODUCTION

15 Plaintiff Timothy Ray Baker alleges that alleges that correctional officers used 16 excessive force on him in violation of the Eighth Amendment. His first amended 42 17 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint containing these allegations is now before me for review pursuant 18 to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). 19 Baker has stated cognizable Eighth Amendment excessive force claims against 20 Salinas Valley State Prison correctional officers C. Tanori and R. Carrassco. He also has 21 stated a First Amendment retaliation claim and a due process claim against Tanori. All 22 other defendants and claims are DISMISSED. The Court directs defendants Tanori and 23 Carrassco to file in response to the complaint a dispositive motion, or a notice regarding 24 such motion, on or before April 20, 2026. Defendants also shall file an answer in 25 accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 26 No hearing will be held on any motion unless I specifically order one. 27 Baker’s motion for a ruling on his amended complaint is DENIED as moot. (Dkt. No. 32.) DISCUSSION A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in…