| R. Shawn Nelson | Layne H. Melzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 71 | 115 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 25% | 34% |
| Deny rate | 32% | 7% |
| Continued | 13% | 33% |
| Plaintiff wins | 42% | 69% |
| Defendant wins | 44% | 25% |
| Mixed outcomes | 14% | 6% |
| Motion type | R. Shawn Nelson | Layne H. Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 32 · 28% granted | 71 · 38% granted |
| Demurrer | 10 · 0% granted | 6 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 15 · 20% granted |
| Petition | 3 · 33% granted | 9 · 22% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | — | 11 · 45% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 5 · 60% granted | 4 · 100% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 4 · 25% granted | 4 · 25% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 7 · 14% granted | — |
| Motion to Strike | 4 · 25% granted | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 2 · 0% granted | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 1 · 0% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.