'Home Improvement' Zachery Ty Bryan Was Reportedly On The Hook For $100,000 Debt Before DV Arrest

Zachery Ty Bryan was reportedly neck-deep in some financial crisis before his arrest.

The "Home Improvement" star had his income withheld to help him service a six-figure debt months before his latest run-in with the law.

Zachery Ty Bryan has faced multiple legal issues over the past 18 months. He was arrested in January, marking his third encounter with the law during this period. This follows two previous arrests, one in July 2023 for domestic violence and another in February 2024 for DUI charges.

Bryan recently had his residuals seized to cover a significant judgment of $108,000 stemming from a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Cameron Moore. 

The lawsuit, initiated in 2021, centers around allegations that Bryan, as CEO of Lost Lane LLC, failed to repay Moore the $60,000 he contributed for the production of the film "Warning."

Moore claimed he was promised a return on his investment, plus $12,000 in interest and a share of the film's profits, with Bryan personally guaranteeing the repayment. Despite Moore fulfilling his part of the agreement and releasing the movie on October 22, 2021, he reportedly did not receive any compensation. 

After multiple failed attempts to resolve the matter, Moore sought legal recourse, leading to a default judgment against Bryan in April 2023 when he did not respond to the case. Per In Touch, the court awarded Moore $108,940.67, including damages and interest.

In the months following the judgment against Bryan, Cameron had a conversation with the actor in 2023, during which he acknowledged his debt but claimed he was unable to pay, stating he was "broke." 

At a May 2024 hearing, the actor reiterated under oath that while he recognized the judgment against him, he lacked the funds to settle it. 

He mentioned earning income as an independent contractor assisting with his father's property management and real estate concerns and receiving varying royalties from SAG-AFTRA for his previous screen appearances.

Additionally, the actor indicated he was owed substantial amounts from several business associates. In light of this, Cameron requested the court to issue an order permitting him to seize all royalties owed to the actor until the $108,000 debt was fully paid off. 

He presented a list from Bryan's IMDB profile, which detailed the films and shows from which he could receive royalties, including a significant role in 203 episodes of "Home Improvement" alongside Tim Allen. Bryan also had smaller roles in various television shows over the subsequent decade.

Bryan was arrested in January on charges of second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina, but he was released from jail on bond shortly after. According to details by The Blast, he allegedly punched a woman multiple times and made threats to kill her.

On January 1, just before 7 p.m., officers responded to a call in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where they spoke to a woman who reported that Bryan had assaulted her.

She alleged that he punched her multiple times on the left side of her face and choked her by wrapping his arm around her neck, which restricted her airflow and left her fearing for her life.

The victim also claimed that Bryan threatened to kill her. The officers noted that her injuries were consistent with her account of the incident and mentioned that she shares a child with him.

The actor was Initially held at Horry County jail on a $10,000 bond, he was released around 8 p.m. on a Friday. His mugshot revealed visible injuries, including cuts on his chin, lips, and cheek, along with a red mark on his forehead.

This incident is not Bryan's first encounter with the law regarding domestic violence. In 2020, he was arrested in Oregon for allegedly strangling his girlfriend at the time.

He pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges related to domestic violence and was sentenced to three years of probation. Surprisingly, he later got engaged to the woman he had allegedly harmed, Johnny Faye Cartwright, with whom he shares three children.

In July 2023, Bryan faced further legal troubles when he was jailed in Oregon again on charges of domestic violence. His charges also included fourth-degree felony assault, third-degree robbery, and misdemeanor harassment. He pled guilty to the felony assault charge and received a seven-day jail sentence.

When Bryan's legal troubles emerged in 2023, his former co-star Tim Allen, who portrayed his father on "Home Improvement," expressed his concerns. 

Allen noted that he feels disconnected from the man Bryan has become, stating, "At a certain point, he deviated from the guy I know." He acknowledged the complexity of Bryan's situation, admitting, "You just don't know" how and why people change.

Allen remembered Bryan as an extraordinary child who had matured into a complicated adult. He emphasized the importance of allowing individuals to navigate their journeys, choosing to step aside as Bryan deals with his challenges.

In a separate conversation, his former partner, Cartwright, addressed Bryan's arrest for alleged domestic violence. She identified the various forms trauma can take and expressed concern over the potential for misinterpretation of the situation, stating:

"I've learned firsthand the truth will never align with what's been put out there."

Will Zachery Ty Bryan get into another trouble?