A Legal Battle Unfolds
The legal battle emerged after Oher alleged that he was not given his fair share of the royalties from the movie. He accused the Tuohy family of pocketing his portion of the royalty checks. However, the Tuohys have strongly denied these claims, asserting that Oher received his rightful share.
Key Takeaway
Michael Oher, known for inspiring the film “The Blind Side,” has been accused of extorting the Tuohy family for millions of dollars. The legal documents reveal his demands and threats, while the Tuohys assert that he received his fair share of the movie’s royalties. The ongoing legal battle highlights the complex nature of their relationship.
Oher’s Demands and Threats
The legal documents reveal a series of text messages sent by Oher, where he claimed to have been “robbed of fifty million+”. He then proceeded to lower his demand to $10 million. In one text, he wrote, “If something isn’t resolved this Friday, I’m going to go ahead and tell the world how I was robbed by my supposed parents. That’s the deadline.” Oher added, “Think of how it will look when it comes out.”
Despite the Tuohys rejecting his $10 million demand, Oher persisted and increased his demand to $15 million after taxes.
Equal Royalties Received
The Tuohys presented evidence in the legal documents to support their claim that Oher received his fair share of the royalties. According to these documents, both parties received an identical total of $138,309.90 from the movie’s earnings.
The Adoption Controversy
An additional layer of controversy surrounds the fact that the Tuohy family never legally adopted Oher. However, they have always considered him as their own, despite the ongoing legal battle. The Tuohys find Oher’s actions to be “vindictive and unfounded” in his pursuit to tarnish their reputation.
