A Tennessee judge has decided to terminate the conservatorship agreement between former NFL star Michael Oher and Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose remarkable story inspired the book and Academy Award-winning film, "The Blind Side." The decision comes after Oher filed a lawsuit alleging that he had been misled into believing he had been adopted.
Shelby County Probate Court Judge Kathleen Gomes announced the decision during a remote hearing on September 29, effectively ending the longstanding arrangement between Oher and the Tuohys. However, it's important to note that the case itself has not been dismissed, indicating that legal proceedings may continue.
The Tuohys took Oher into their home when he was in high school, ultimately setting the stage for his meteoric rise in the world of sports, where he achieved success playing football for both Ole Miss and the NFL.
The bombshell court filing from Oher, submitted on August 14, requested that a Shelby County judge terminate the conservatorship that was established in 2004 when Oher was just 18 years old. In his filing, Oher claimed that he was under the impression he had been adopted and was unaware of the conservatorship. He alleged that the Tuohys had profited from his name and had excluded him from sharing in the profits of the movie adaptation of their story, "The Blind Side."
The Tuohys, both 63 years old, countered Oher's claims by asserting that they considered him as a son and maintained that he was fully aware of the conservatorship agreement. They also denied allegations of financial gain at Oher's expense.
Oher's petition pointed out that he had been placed under the conservatorship despite being over 18 years of age and without any diagnosed physical or psychological disabilities. He further alleged that the conservatorship allowed the Tuohys to control his contracts.
In response, the Tuohys argued that the conservatorship was established to facilitate Oher's college football career at the University of Mississippi, their alma mater, and where they were boosters. They contended that this was done to ensure there were no conflicts arising from Oher living with them. Additionally, they denied any direct involvement in managing his contracts and asserted that the profits from "The Blind Side" had been equally divided.
Follow Daryo's official Instagram and Twitter pages to keep current on world news.
Comments (0)