Ramon Calderon-Zuniga, an inmate at California City Correctional Center, brought a civil rights lawsuit against the facility's warden under what appears to be a Section 1983 claim for violations of his constitutional rights while incarcerated. The case proceeded to a decision on the merits, with Judge Swank ultimately ruling in favor of the plaintiff prisoner.
The court entered judgment following what the order describes as issues that 'have been tried, heard or decided by the judge.' Judge Swank directed that 'judgment is hereby entered in accordance with the Court's order filed on 04/09/2026,' indicating a substantive ruling on the prisoner's claims was issued the same day as the judgment entry.
The brief judgment order provides no details about the specific constitutional violations alleged or the relief granted to Calderon-Zuniga. The language suggests the case proceeded to trial or at minimum involved substantive legal determinations rather than a procedural dismissal.
The case was filed in 2026 as a habeas corpus action, as indicated by the 'HC' designation in the case caption. Such prisoner civil rights cases typically involve claims of cruel and unusual punishment, denial of medical care, due process violations, or other constitutional deprivations during incarceration.
California City Correctional Center, operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, houses both state prisoners and federal inmates under contract. Civil rights lawsuits against prison officials have become increasingly common as incarcerated individuals challenge conditions of confinement.
The judgment represents a victory for Calderon-Zuniga in what appears to have been contested litigation that required judicial resolution. Without access to the underlying order referenced in the judgment, the specific nature of the constitutional violations found and any monetary damages or injunctive relief remain unclear.
The case highlights ongoing issues with prison conditions and inmate rights in California's correctional system. Successful prisoner civil rights lawsuits can result in both compensatory and punitive damages against individual defendants, as well as injunctive relief requiring changes to prison policies or conditions.