William G. Hussmann, Jr.
Judge Hussmann no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Hussmann decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Grants a defendant's motion for summary judgment and dismisses the plaintiff's claims where the record entitles the defendant to judgment.
“For the reasons outlined above, Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED.”
Procedural preferences
Grants a partial motion to dismiss, paring official-capacity and other deficient claims while letting the balance proceed.
“For the reasons outlined above, Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. All claims against Defendants in their official capacity are DISMISSED. All claims against Defendants Newton and Peters are also DISMISSED.”
Cautions
In Social Security appeals, recommends affirming the ALJ where the decision builds a logical bridge from the record -- affirm means the claimant loses.
“For the foregoing reasons, the Magistrate Judge RECOMMENDS the ALJ's decision that Harrison is not disabled be affirmed.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“For the reasons outlined above, Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED.”
“For the reasons outlined above, Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. All claims against Defendants in their official capacity are DISMISSED. All claims against Defendants Newton and Peters are also DISMISSED.”
“There being no just reason for delay with respect to Defendants Rose Seeding and Sodding, Inc., and Mark Rose, a final judgment will enter this date as to those entities on the Plaintiff's claim for breach of the forbearance agreement only.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the Magistrate Judge RECOMMENDS the ALJ's decision that Harrison is not disabled be affirmed.”
“While Plaintiffs have brought forward some evidence to show fraudulent conduct and a likelihood of success with respect to certain counts of the Complaint, Plaintiffs have failed to carry the heavy burden necessary with respect to the other aspects of the Morgan test. The Motion to Appoint a Receiver should be denied.”
“The Magistrate Judge recommends DENYING Plaintiffs' motion for default judgment on the issue of liability, but would also recommend ordering FDIC to turn over all materials subject to the Discovery Order by August 31, 2013.”
A historical record
Judge Hussmann 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.