Judge Susan Bryant-Deason: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

CA Bar #: 93416 (October 1980)

Biography

The Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was originally elected to the bench in the 1994 election.


Judge Bryant-Deason received her B.A. from the University of California in 1968. She went on to earn her J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 1978.


Prior to being elected to the bench, Bryant-Deason served as a deputy district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. During her time as a prosecutor, she also served as a special assistant U.S. attorney for the U.S. Attorney's office, on loan from the D.A.'s office as a part of their exchange program.

Recent Cases by Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

On August 14, 2023 an intentional bodily injury/property damage/wrongful death (e.g., assault, battery, vandalism, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

Filed

Aug 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Intentional Bodily Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (e.g., assault, battery, vandalism, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On January 19, 2021 a civil rights/discrimination (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

59 Files
Filed

Jan 19, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On January 8, 2021 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jan 08, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On November 30, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On November 25, 2020 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 25, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2023

On October 27, 2020 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Oct 27, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On October 26, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 26, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On October 23, 2020 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

Filed

Oct 23, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2023

On October 23, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Oct 23, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On October 23, 2020 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Oct 23, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On October 21, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Oct 21, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 05, 2023

On October 15, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2020

Status

Judgment on Award

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2023

On September 22, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 22, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On September 17, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Sep 17, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2023

On September 16, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

Filed

Sep 16, 2020

Status

Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration 12/19/2020

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On September 14, 2020 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Sep 14, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2023

On September 8, 2020 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Sep 08, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On September 4, 2020 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Sep 04, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2023

On August 25, 2020 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Aug 25, 2020

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On August 24, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Aug 24, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2023

On August 21, 2020 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 21, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On August 19, 2020 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Aug 19, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2023

On August 7, 2020 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Aug 07, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On August 5, 2020 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Susan Bryant-Deason presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 05, 2020

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Susan Bryant-Deason

Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2023

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