Denny Chin
Judge Chin no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Chin decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
In constitutional procedural-due-process cases he grounds the analysis in the concrete record of an individual claimant, using a single classification hearing to show precisely how the challenged process falls short.
“The case of proposed plaintiff Charles Coe illustrates vividly the deficiencies in the process of assigning risk levels under the Act.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“GWF’s and Degree’s motions for summary judgment are granted.”
“UNIC’s motion for summary judgment is denied.”
“Attorneys’ fees, costs, and prejudgment interest are awarded, but only to the extent set forth below.”
“the motion is granted in part and denied in part.”
“The Agreement is hereby approved.”
“defendants’ motion for summary judgment is granted.”
“defendants’ motion for summary judgment is granted”
“plaintiffs Rule 56(f) application is denied”
“defendants’ motion for summary judgment is granted and the complaint is dismissed with prejudice”
“plaintiffs’ motions are granted and defendants’ cross-motion for summary judgment is denied”
“Cello’s motion for summary judgment is denied”
“Storey’s motions for summary judgment and sanctions, in the form of attorneys’ fees and costs, are granted”
“Sanctions will be imposed against both Cello (pursuant to Rule 11(b)(1), (3), and (4)) and its counsel”
“Defendants’ motion is therefore granted and the complaint is dismissed.”
“the motion is granted in part and denied in part.”
A historical record
Judge Chin no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.