The Plaintiff, Maximo Gomez, is a prisoner in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections. Gomez has filed a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that two defendants employed at Martin Correctional Institution, “K. Layton” and “Captain Vernon,” violated his Eighth Amendment rights through their deliberate indifference to Gomez’s safety. Gomez alleges that he inadvertently discovered that Defendant Layton was having a sexual relationship with another inmate. Gomez further alleges that, when he reported this to Defendant Vernon, the two defendants conspired with each other to enlist another inmate to violently attack Gomez. Gomez asserts that, as a result of the attack, he suffered numerous stab wounds, broken ribs, and a collapsed lung; he is now seeking compensatory and punitive damages against both of the Defendants. This case is in its early stages, as neither Defendant has been served. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov