Avast! 'Tis a thunderbolt! The scribbler of 'Blind Side' be flabbergasted as Michael Oher sues his own kin - aye, there be a problem!
2023-10-12
Arrr, Michael Lewis, that ol' matey o' words, did speaketh 'bout Michael Oher's lawsuit 'gainst the Tuohy crew, an' he be claimin' 'twas a "shockin'" deed from the former NFL swashbuckler. Methinks 'tis a tale fit fer Davy Jones' locker!
In a recent interview, author Michael Lewis expressed his shock at NFL lineman Michael Oher's lawsuit against the Tuohy family, who took him in and supported him during his upbringing. Lewis, who chronicled Oher's story in his book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game," stated that the accusations of the family stealing Oher's movie money are simply not true. Lewis spent a lot of time with Oher and witnessed the love and care the Tuohys provided him. He believes that Oher's lawsuit has unjustly upended their lives. While Oher may be upset with how he was portrayed in the film adaptation of the book, Lewis does not agree with him accusing the Tuohys of stealing from him. He defends the family, who only ever meant well for Oher.Last month, a judge terminated the conservatorship between Oher and the Tuohys in Tennessee. However, the case is still ongoing. Oher alleged in a petition that he was never legally adopted by the Tuohy family and was misled into a conservatorship that benefited only them. The petition seeks to end the conservatorship, prevent the family from using his name and likeness, and receive a share of the profits they made from his story. The Tuohys deny these claims, stating that they loved Oher like a son and provided for him during his time with them. They argue that the conservatorship was necessary to comply with NCAA rules and allow Oher to attend college. Oher had a successful NFL career after being drafted in 2009 and played for multiple teams.