| David J. Hesseltine | Layne H. Melzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 110 | 102 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 33% | 27% |
| Deny rate | 31% | 8% |
| Continued | 23% | 36% |
| Plaintiff wins | 74% | 76% |
| Defendant wins | 18% | 20% |
| Mixed outcomes | 9% | 5% |
| Motion type | David J. Hesseltine | Layne H. Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 · 20% granted | 61 · 28% granted |
| Petition | 51 · 35% granted | 9 · 22% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 15 · 20% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 11 · 55% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | — | 11 · 45% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 6 · 83% granted | 4 · 100% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 5 · 60% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Demurrer | — | 5 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Strike | — | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | — | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | — | 3 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Tax Costs | 2 · 100% granted | — |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.