Watson, Carl Bennett

CHARLESTON SC Stable

-10.2 pts vs national average

0.0%lifetime approval

vs baselines

This judge47.0%

CHARLESTON SC49.0%

National avg57.2%

Total decisions

249

Fully favorable

37.3%

Partially favorable

9.6%

Denials

132

53.0%

Total dispositions

296

Dismissals

15.9%

Awards

117

3-year trend

Stable

FY2025 decision breakdown

Fully fav.

Partial

Denied

Fully fav. 37.3%Partially fav. 9.6%Denied 53.0%

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