Michael Oher, a former NFL star whose inspiring life story was the subject of the 2009 film 'The Blind Side,' is alleging that the family who supposedly adopted him never did so and has been profiting off him for years.
August 14, 2023, 5:06 PMMichael Oher #74 of the Ole Miss Rebels stands with his family during senior ceremonies prior to a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Nov. 28, 2008 in Oxford, Miss.Michael Oher, a former NFL star whose inspiring life story was the subject of the 2009 film "The Blind Side," is alleging that the family who supposedly adopted him never did so and has been profiting off him for years.
Baltimore Ravens #23 draft pick Michael Oher poses for a photograph with his family at Radio City Music Hall for the 2009 NFL Draft, April 25, 2009 in New York City."The lie of Michael's adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher," the legal filing reads.
Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy arrive at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre, March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, Calif.
"Petitioner Michael Oher is suffering continuing damages due to the ongoing misuse of his name, image and likeness by the Co-Conservators herein, especially in conjunction with the continuing false claims that they adopted Petitioner at any time," the petition reads, adding that Oher is "entitled to an injunction prohibiting Conservators from using his name, image, and likeness.
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