Jackson v. Brown’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Plaintiff ... is incarcerated at [PVSP], and brings this action against Defendants ... alleging deliberate' indifference in violation of the Eighth Amendment. Shortly after being transferred to PVSP on August 20, 2010, Plaintiff began experiencing flu-like symptoms and was eventually diagnosed with Valley Fever. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants were aware through CDCR memorandums that PVSP and seven other facilities were constructed in “hyperen-demic” areas. Defendants allegedly have ignored a threat to Plaintiff, and every other prisoner who is housed at PVSP, by placing them where they are exposed to “environmental hazards” in violation of the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 137 F. Supp. 3d 1233 - Smith v. Schwarzenegger

2. “To state a claim that the presence or prevalence of Valley Fever at PVSP constituted a danger to Plaintiffs health, Plaintiff must allege facts sufficient to support a claim that prison officials knew of and disregarded a substantial risk of serious harm to him.... Even if the risk of contracting Valley Fever is higher at PVSP than in other areas of the state, the Court declines to find that, due to its location, the prison itself constitutes a substantial risk of harm to inmates ... There is no support for such a sweeping proposition, and the Court finds that Plaintiffs Eighth Amendment claim arising from the mere fact that he is being housed at PVSP is not cognizable under section 1983.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 137 F. Supp. 3d 1233 - Smith v. Schwarzenegger

3. “Plaintiff contends that “black inmates in general are highly susceptible to Valley Fever.” He also claims that each of the defendants was aware that Plaintiff was being sent to a “hyperendemic” area institution, but refused to warn him of such a risk. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to follow directions set' forth in a November 20, 2007 Memorandum regarding “Exclusion ' of Inmate—Patients Susceptible to Coccidioidomycosis from Highest Risk Area Institutions” that would have prevent him from acquiring Valley Fever. Plaintiff claims Defendants’ actions and failures to act violated the Eighth Amendment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 137 F. Supp. 3d 1233 - Smith v. Schwarzenegger