LAC
Robert Damon Epps v. LAC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
Robert Damon Epps (“Plaintiff”), an inmate in the custody of the California Department of Corrections (“CDCR”) who is proceeding pro se,1 filed a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. (“Complaint” at Dkt. 1.) The Complaint requests assignment to a single cell based on the following factual allegations: I’m in prison for a sex offense and on 12/27/07, 4/2/14, [and] 4/2/19[,] I was attacked by another prisoner because I can’t show paperwork. My mental health diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder and one of my symptoms is paranoia. [¶] On 1/1/18, CDCR made the EOP [Enhanced Outpatient Program] ... non- designated meaning SNY [Special Needs Yard] and GP [General Population] prisoners living together[.] [B]y this new rule I fear for my safety and I’m paranoid to be in the cell with anyone[,] but the appeals coor[dinator] stated that if I’m ever placed in a cell with someone who ask[s] to see my paperwork to inform custody[.] [B]ut by this time it might be to[o] late. Please note I was single cell
1 “Pro se” means without the assistance of a lawyer.