Tooker

DISCUSSION

I. Factual Background

24 A. Relevant Events 25 The following facts are undisputed unless otherwise indicated. 26 On July 21, 2019, as Plaintiff crossed the CTF B Yard recreation yard on his way to the 27 library, he was randomly and viciously attacked by a crazed inmate, inmate Odell. Dkt. No. 1 at 9. Plaintiff fought back in self-defense. Dkt. No. 1 at 9. Correctional officer Villasenor saw Plaintiff and inmate Odell fighting. The inmates were punching each other in the head and upper torso. Dkt. No. 32-14 (“Villasenor Decl.”), ¶ 4. Officer Villasenor ordered both inmates to stop fighting and get down. Villasenor Decl., ¶ 5. The inmates complied and assumed prone positions on the ground. Villasenor Decl., ¶ 5. During this time, none of the video cameras on the yard were functioning. Dkt. No. 32-12 (“Mak Decl.”), ¶ 13; Dkt. No. 32-18 (“Galvan Decl.”), ¶ 4. Medical staff immediately evaluated both inmates and completed CDCR Form 7219 Medical Report of Injury or Unusual Occurrence for each inmate. Villasenor Decl., ¶ 6. Inmate Odell was transported by ambulance to an outside hospital, Natividad Medical Center,…