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.