| Theodore Howard | Layne H. Melzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total rulings | 104 | 152 |
| Counties active | 1 | 1 |
| Grant rate | 27% | 38% |
| Deny rate | 31% | 8% |
| Continued | 6% | 30% |
| Plaintiff wins | 43% | 70% |
| Defendant wins | 31% | 26% |
| Mixed outcomes | 25% | 4% |
| Motion type | Theodore Howard | Layne H. Melzer |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 43 · 33% granted | 97 · 42% granted |
| Demurrer | 24 · 0% granted | 8 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | — | 19 · 21% granted |
| Motion to Strike | 11 · 9% granted | 4 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | — | 15 · 47% granted |
| Petition | — | 12 · 33% granted |
| Motion for Summary Adjudication | 7 · 29% granted | 4 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Summary Judgment | 6 · 67% granted | 5 · 20% granted |
| Motion for Sanctions | 5 · 20% granted | 2 · 0% granted |
| Motion for Attorney Fees | 4 · 100% granted | 2 · 50% granted |
| Motion to Quash | 5 · 20% granted | — |
| Motion to Compel Discovery | 1 · 100% granted | 4 · 100% granted |
Comparisons are descriptive, not predictive. Sample sizes and case mix differ; weigh accordingly.