| Layne H. Melzer | Trisha J. Hirashima | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 152 | 155 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 38% | 37% |
| Deny rate | 8% | 25% |
| Continued | 30% | 17% |
| Plaintiff wins | 70% | 51% |
| Defendant wins | 26% | 36% |
| Mixed outcomes | 4% | 12% |
| Motion type | Layne H. Melzer | Trisha J. Hirashima |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 97 · 42% granted | 78 · 36% granted |
| Petition | 12 · 33% granted | 20 · 60% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | 19 · 21% granted | 7 · 57% granted |
| Demurrer | 8 · 0% granted | 18 · 6% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | 15 · 47% granted | 4 · 50% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 5 · 20% granted | 11 · 45% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 2 · 50% granted | 12 · 58% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 4 · 0% granted | 9 · 33% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 4 · 0% granted | 9 · 22% granted |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 4 · 100% granted | 6 · 0% granted |
| Motion to Quash | — | 9 · 11% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 2 · 0% granted | 3 · 0% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.