Bruce Martin Broyles

Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.

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Ohio

Since 1989

6th Circuit

Since 1996

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D.

1986 - 1989

Ohio State Bar  # 0042562

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Q. Nursing home camera liability waiver implications in Ohio?

April 24, 2025

A: The form release and indemnification essentially requires you to release the nursing home from any and all claims that may be brought against the nursing home resulting from the installation of the camera. Your mother may have an expectation of privacy within the nursing home room. If your mother has a roommate, then the roommate may have an expectation of privacy. Signing the form states that you are releasing the nursing home from any liability and if someone brings a claim as a result of the camera, then you will provide a defense to the nursing home and pay any damages that may be awarded against the nursing home.

The required wifi may also have privacy implications and therefore you should use a wifi that is passsword protected with a two-step verification process. This will ensure that only you are able to access the wifi.

If your mother is competent and not suffering from anything that would impair her thinking abilities, then you can have your mother sign a document stating that she knowingly and voluntarily allowed you to install the camera.

If your mother has a guardian appointed by the Court, then you should have the guardian move the Court to allow funds to be spent for the installation of the camera and allowing the guardian to execute the release and indemnification agreement.

The nursing home is more than likely simply being overly cautious to prevent any future unexpected liability from arising. ... Read More

Q. Shared septic tank discovered after home purchase, no disclosure.

April 18, 2025

A: Resolving the issue will be learning what your legal rights are and protecting them. There were most likely no issues that were required to be disclosed by the homeowner, and the realtor probably did not know about it. Depending on the date that the neighboring home was built, a shared system may have been allowed. Given the relationship between the former property owner, an easement was allowed but not recorded. Now the adjoining property owner has a prescriptive easement.

You can contact the local health department and locate records regarding the septic system which may provide date it was installed and pumping records.

I would not suggest that you raise any alarms. If the system is working and any maintenance costs can be agreed upon, then that's about as good as it gets. On the other hand, if you complain to the health department, then an inspection may take place, the system may require upgrading, and the expense will be unaffordable for both you and your neighbor ... Read More

Q. Ohio judgment lien statute of limitations for credit card debt?

April 1, 2025

A: The original judgment becomes dormant after five (5) years, or five (5) years from the certificate of judgment or other attempt to collect. R.C. 2329.07. The judgment itself does not create a lien until a certificate of judgment is filed. If a judgment lien exists, then the limitations period is 5 years from the date the certificate of judgment was filed.

In your question one would assume "filing date (10/22/2020)" is the date the certificate of judgment was filed. The limitations period would be five (5) years or 10/22/2025.

It does not remain uncollectable at that point. It merely becomes dormant and must be revived before any collection efforts may be taken