Michael Oher accused the Tuohy household of enriching themselves utilizing his life story after tricking him into signing a conservatorship. But Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy say Oher’s accusations are false and nothing however a earlier threat-come-through.
Though they’ve stated they’re keen to finish the conservatorship, the couple can also be ensuring to clear their identify. Their lawyer, Martin Singer, outlined the Tuohys’ rebuttals towards Michael’s lawsuit in a press release to Entertainment Tonight.
Beyond feeling “devastated,” as Sean instructed The Daily Memphian on Monday (Aug. 14), the Tuohy household alleges the lawsuit is a part of Michael’s earlier shakedown efforts.
“In reality, the Tuohys opened their home to Mr. Oher, offered him structure, support, and, most of all, unconditional love. They have consistently treated him like a son and one of their three children,” Singer instructed ET. “His response was to threaten them, including saying that he would plant a negative story about them in the press unless they paid him $15 million.”
Michael Oher Accuses Tuohys Of Solely Profiting From His Story, Family Says Claims Are ‘Absurd’ & ‘Outlandish’
As beforehand reported, Michael Oher filed the 14-page petition towards the Tuohys on Monday (Aug. 14). The authorized submitting says, in February, the previous NFL participant found his conservatorship didn’t “make him a member of the Tuohy family” as he believed it will.
Additionally, Oher claims he obtained “The Blind Side” contracts that allegedly promised 2.5% of outlined internet proceeds from the movie and $225,000 for Sean, Leigh Anne, and their two organic youngsters.
Meanwhile, Michael Oher claims he didn’t obtain any cash from the movie. He alleges he signed the conservatorship papers in 2004 at 18, believing it was much like adoption. At the time, he reportedly had no “known physical or psychological disabilities,” a traditional think about establishing conservatorships.
On Monday, Sean Tuohy instructed The Daily Memphian the conservatorship was a means-to-an-end to get Michael Oher into the University of Mississippi with him as a “booster.” He revealed his household, together with his spouse and their two organic youngsters, and Oher made about $14,000 every from the movie. His lawyer Martin Singer is now including context to the alleged cash collected.
“Anyone with a modicum of common sense can see that the outlandish claims made by Michael Oher about the Tuohy family are hurtful and absurd. The idea that the Tuohys have ever sought to profit off Mr. Oher is not only offensive, it is transparently ridiculous. Through hard work and good fortune, Sean and Leigh Anne have made an extraordinary amount of money in the restaurant business. The notion that a couple worth hundreds of millions of dollars would connive to withhold a few thousand dollars in profit participation payments from anyone, let alone from someone they loved as a son, defies belief.”
And Martin Singer insists there’s proof that Michael Oher was paid after Michael Lewis acquired a suggestion to show The Blind Side e book right into a film. Martin claims Michael’s attorneys negotiated an advance and “a tiny percentage of net profits” from the manufacturing firm.
The Tuohys say that Michael is the one who has refused to money the acquired checks. Instead, they declare he’s looking for a a lot larger payout.
“The evidence — documented in profit participation checks and studio accounting statements – is clear: over the years, the Tuohys have given Mr. Oher an equal cut of every penny received from “The Blind Side.” Even lately, when Mr. Oher began to threaten them about what he would do except they paid him an eight-figure windfall, and, as a part of that shakedown effort refused to money the small revenue checks from the Tuohys, they nonetheless deposited Mr. Oher’s equal share right into a belief account they arrange for his son.”
Michael Oher married boutique proprietor Tiffany Roy in November 2022 after virtually 20 years collectively, per The Daily Mail. They share 4 youngsters, sons Kobi and MJ and daughters Kierstin and Naivi. It’s unclear which son the Tuohys allegedly arrange the belief account for.
Another lawyer for the household, Steve Farese Sr., additionally spoke in regards to the lawsuit on NewsNation’s Cuomo. Steve stated Michael Oher acquired an equal distribution as a result of that’s what the household agreed on in a gathering.
“And you have to understand, Chris, this story wasn’t just about Michael Oher. This story was about a family, about a brother, about a sister, about a mother, about a father. All of them sacrificed for Michael,” Steve stated. Adding, “When the proof comes out, everyone will see the truth. You know, numbers don’t lie, paper trails don’t lie. And when the proper time comes, and we present the truth, I think it will be evident to everyone of what’s going on here.”
Tuohys Say “Not One Penny Was Received” From Conservatorship
As beforehand reported, the Tuohys’ organic son, Sean Jr., lately disputed that he made thousands and thousands in revenue from “The Blind Side” or his dad and mom’ conservators standing.
“If someone made a movie that I thought was about me and I see it sold $300M box office and I didn’t see anything, I see how that would upset me” –@stoolpresidente on the Michael Oher state of affairs@BarstoolRadio pic.twitter.com/jETjFKHaC0
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 14, 2023
Meanwhile, by way of their lawyer, Sean and Leigh Anne say Michael bought an “upfront” rundown in regards to the conservatorship. They once more denied it was to complement themselves, as a substitute saying it was to cowl his wants on the time. Those wants allegedly included acquiring medical insurance, a driver’s license, and school admissions.
But the conservatorship docs reportedly grant Sean and Leigh Anne “all powers of attorney to act on his behalf.” Furthermore, Oher shouldn’t be “allowed to enter into any contracts or bind himself without the direct approval of his conservators.”
In the assertion by way of Singer, they declare this lawsuit is Michael’s method of gaining press consideration for his new e book “When Your Back’s Against the Wall.”
“Should Mr. Oher wish to terminate the conservatorship, either now or at any time in the future, the Tuohys will never oppose it in any way. Unbeknownst to the public, Mr. Oher has actually attempted to run this play several times before, but it seems that numerous other lawyers stopped representing him once they saw the evidence and learned the truth. Sadly, Mr. Oher has finally found a willing enabler and filed this ludicrous lawsuit as a cynical attempt to drum up attention in the middle of his latest book tour.”
Martin’s assertion provides that the Tuohys are “heartbroken” and hoping to reconcile with Oher at some point. In the meantime, the household plans to “defend their good names, stand up to this shakedown and defeat this offensive lawsuit.”
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