| Layne H. Melzer | Daniel T. Nishigaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 115 | 58 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 34% | 50% |
| Deny rate | 7% | 10% |
| Continued | 33% | 5% |
| Plaintiff wins | 69% | 33% |
| Defendant wins | 25% | 41% |
| Mixed outcomes | 6% | 26% |
| Motion type | Layne H. Melzer | Daniel T. Nishigaya |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 71 · 38% granted | 23 · 52% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 15 · 20% granted | — |
| Petition | 9 · 22% granted | 6 · 83% granted |
| Demurrer | 6 · 0% granted | 9 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | 11 · 45% granted | — |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 4 · 100% granted | 6 · 33% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 3 · 0% granted | 7 · 57% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 3 · 0% granted | 4 · 75% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 4 · 25% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | 3 · 33% granted |
| Motion for Class Certification | 3 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | 1 · 100% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.