Michael Oher, 'The Blind Side' Inspiration, Claims Adoption Was a Deception

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Former NFL player Michael Oher, known for inspiring the film "The Blind Side," has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was never legally adopted by the Tuohy family and was instead tricked into making them his conservators. Oher claims that the family made business deals that excluded him and seeks to end their conservatorship, as well as receive compensation for the use of his name and likeness. The Tuohys' lawyer has stated that they will respond to the allegations in court. Oher's story highlights the ongoing debate surrounding conservatorships and their potential for abuse.
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