Sean Tuohy Responds to Michael Oher's Accusation of Exploitation by 'The Blind Side' Family

Retired NFL player Michael Oher is taking legal action against the Tuohy family, who supposedly adopted him, claiming they tricked him into signing a document that made them his conservators. Oher alleges that the family profited from royalties generated by the film "The Blind Side." He is seeking to revoke the conservatorship, prevent the family from using his likeness, and receive a fair share of the profits. The Tuohy family denies making considerable money off the film.

Retired NFL veteran Michael Oher has recently taken legal action against the Tuohy family, who were portrayed as his adoptive family in the 2009 film The Blind Side. Oher alleges that the family never actually adopted him but instead tricked him into signing a document that made them his conservators, granting them the power to make business decisions on his behalf. In response to these claims, Sean Tuohy, the patriarch of the family, has expressed sadness over the situation.

Oher's legal petition accuses the Tuohys of profiting from royalties generated by The Blind Side, claiming that they have made millions of dollars from the movie. It is alleged that they receive $225,000 each and 2.5% of "defined net profits." However, Sean Tuohy denies these allegations, stating that he and his family did not make considerable money from the film.

With his legal action, Oher is seeking to revoke the conservatorship and prevent the family from using his likeness and name. He also wants a fair share of the profits and a full accounting of the money made by the Tuohys using his name. It is worth noting that Oher previously mentioned the conservatorship in his memoir and explained that the couple had told him it meant the same as "adoptive parents."

The Tuohy family took in Oher when he was a teenager, providing him with stability and guidance after he had experienced academic setbacks and periods of homelessness. Under their care, Oher was able to secure a football scholarship at the University of Mississippi and was eventually drafted by the Baltimore Ravens. The story gained significant media attention, leading to the production of The Blind Side, which was both a commercial success and an Oscar-winning film.

Since the release of the movie, Oher has expressed that he feels overshadowed by his association with the film rather than being recognized for his athletic abilities. The outcome of his legal petition remains uncertain, but it is clear that both sides have conflicting accounts of the events.

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