Michael Oher’s Adoptive Brother Sean Tuohy Jr. Denies Family Made Millions From The Blind Side – E! Online

Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, SJ’s dad Sean Tuohy Sr. reacted to the petition, noting that that his household is “devastated” over the allegations.

“It is upsetting to assume we might make cash off any of our youngsters,” he advised the Daily Memphian Aug. 14. “However we’ll love Michael at 37 similar to we beloved him at 16.” Sean additionally stated that they “did not make any cash off the film,” however later clarified his stance.

“Properly, Michael Lewis, the [author of the book on which the movie was based] gave us half of his share,” he advised the outlet. “All people within the household received an equal share, together with Michael. It was about $14,000, every.”

As for the previous NFL participant, he broke his silence after his submitting, noting he was “disheartened by the revelation” of the conservatorship.

“This can be a troublesome state of affairs for my household and me,” Michael advised the New York Post Aug. 14. “I wish to ask everybody to please respect our privateness presently. For now, I’ll let the lawsuit converse for itself.”