| Michael Markman | Layne H. Melzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 5 | 166 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 20% | 40% |
| Deny rate | 20% | 9% |
| Continued | 0% | 27% |
| Plaintiff wins | 0% | 72% |
| Defendant wins | 50% | 24% |
| Mixed outcomes | 50% | 4% |
| Motion type | Michael Markman | Layne H. Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 · 0% granted | 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 |
| 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 |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.
| — |
| 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | — | 2 · 50% granted |