| Layne H. Melzer | William D. Claster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 115 | 53 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 34% | 38% |
| Deny rate | 7% | 9% |
| Continued | 33% | 28% |
| Plaintiff wins | 69% | 73% |
| Defendant wins | 25% | 27% |
| Mixed outcomes | 6% | 0% |
| Motion type | Layne H. Melzer | William D. Claster |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 71 · 38% granted | 20 · 35% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 15 · 20% granted | 17 · 29% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | 11 · 45% granted | 12 · 58% granted |
| Petition | 9 · 22% granted | — |
| Demurrer | 6 · 0% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 4 · 25% granted | — |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 4 · 100% granted | — |
| Motion to Strike | 3 · 0% granted | 1 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Class Certification | 3 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 3 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | 1 · 100% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | 1 · 100% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.