In Keenan v. Hall, 83 F.3d 1083 (9th Cir 1996), an inmate was placed in administrative segregation. While the plaintiff was in segregation, he complained that many of the conditions of his confinement were intolerable, including, inter alia, being served spoiled food. The plaintiff alleged that the food was "spoiled, tampered with, cold, raw, and failed to meet a balanced nutritional level." Id. at 1091. The plaintiff claimed his Eighth Amendment rights were violated. The district court, on summary judgment, dismissed the plaintiff's claim. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit reversed as to the plaintiff's spoiled food claim. In reversing, the Ninth Circuit held that "food that is spoiled would be inadequate to maintain health." Id. Although the defendant provided evidence that the food was not spoiled, the court concluded that there was a disputed issue of material fact. Therefore, summary judgment was not appropriate. Id.