"Michael Oher's Lawsuit Exposes Troubling Reality Behind 'The Blind Side' Story"
TL;DR
The Tuohy family, known for their role in the movie "The Blind Side," plans to end their conservatorship over former NFL player Michael Oher, according to their lawyers. Oher filed a petition alleging that he was tricked into the legal agreement and is seeking back pay for any money the Tuohys made through the conservatorship, including profits from the movie. The Tuohys deny the allegations and claim they only earned money from the book that inspired the film. Oher, who was adopted by the Tuohys, played in the NFL for eight seasons before retiring.
- Tuohy family intends to end conservatorship for Michael Oher, lawyers say The Athletic
- ‘Blind Side’ Actor Speaks on Michael Oher’s Lawsuit Inside Edition
- Opinion: Michael Oher’s lawsuit against his \"Blind Side\" family raises urgent questions CNN
- 'Blind Side' author Michael Lewis breaks silence on Michael Oher petition against Tuohy family Fox News
- How Does ‘The Blind Side’ Look in Light of Michael Oher’s Lawsuit? Even More Fake Than It Did Before Variety
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