| D. Tyler Tharpe | Layne H. Melzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 25 | 209 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 24% | 39% |
| Deny rate | 28% | 9% |
| Continued | 8% | 28% |
| Plaintiff wins | 44% | 74% |
| Defendant wins | 33% | 21% |
| Mixed outcomes | 22% | 5% |
| Motion type | D. Tyler Tharpe | Layne H. Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 · 33% granted | 129 · 42% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 24 · 29% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | — | 22 · 41% granted |
| Petition | 4 · 25% granted | 12 · 33% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 2 · 0% granted | 13 · 85% granted |
| Demurrer | 3 · 33% granted | 9 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 1 · 0% granted | 8 · 13% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 2 · 0% granted | 5 · 20% granted |
| Motion to Compel Further Responses | 3 · 67% granted | 3 · 67% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 1 · 0% granted | 4 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Class Certification | — | 4 · 25% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | — | 3 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.