| Layne H. Melzer | Peter Southworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 166 | 1 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 40% | 0% |
| Deny rate | 9% | 0% |
| Continued | 27% | 0% |
| Plaintiff wins | 72% | 0% |
| Defendant wins | 24% | 0% |
| Mixed outcomes | 4% | 100% |
| Motion type | Layne H. Melzer | Peter Southworth |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 101 · 44% granted | — |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 22 · 32% granted | — |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | 17 · 47% granted | — |
| Petition | 12 · 33% granted | — |
| Demurrer | 8 · 0% granted | 1 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 8 · 13% granted | — |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 6 · 100% granted | — |
| Motion to Strike | 4 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 4 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Class Certification | 3 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | — |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | — |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.