Blind Side Subject Michael Oher Addresses “Difficult Situation” Amid Lawsuit Against Tuohy Family – E! Online

Michael Oher is asking for privateness for each him and his household.

The previous NFL participant, who’s the topic of the 2009 movie The Blind Aspect, filed a authorized petition to finish the conservatorship enacted after he turned 18 in 2004 which named Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy his conservators. Per the paperwork, Michael alleges that, in lieu of formally adopting him, the couple “falsely suggested” him to signal a doc giving them the authorized proper to make enterprise offers in his identify, asserting doing so would make him a member of the household.

Now, he’s personally addressing his resolution to take authorized motion. 

“I’m disheartened by the revelation shared within the lawsuit at present,” Michael stated in a press release to E! Information by his legal professional Aug. 15. “This can be a tough state of affairs for my household and me. I need to ask everybody to please respect our privateness at the moment. For now, I’ll let the lawsuit converse for itself and can supply no additional remark.”

In court docket paperwork obtained by E! Information August 14, Michael alleges that the conservatorship gave the Tuohy household authorized energy to finish enterprise offers in his identify. The paperwork additionally declare that the Tuohy household obtained $225,000 every for The Blind Aspect along with 2.5 % of the movie’s “outlined internet proceeds,” whereas Michael obtained no cash from the film chronicling the story of his life.