| Layne H. Melzer | James F. Rigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 209 | 583 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 39% | 4% |
| Deny rate | 9% | 0% |
| Continued | 28% | 32% |
| Plaintiff wins | 74% | 100% |
| Defendant wins | 21% | 0% |
| Mixed outcomes | 5% | 0% |
| Motion type | Layne H. Melzer | James F. Rigali |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | 12 · 33% granted | 347 · 5% granted |
| Other | 129 · 42% granted | 133 · 2% granted |
| Demurrer | 9 · 0% granted | 37 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 24 · 29% granted | 18 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 13 · 85% granted | 20 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | 22 · 41% granted | 9 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 4 · 0% granted | 24 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 8 · 13% granted | 7 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 3 · 0% granted | 10 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Class Certification | 4 · 25% granted | 6 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | 6 · 17% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 5 · 20% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.