Michael Oher, the former NFL player and subject of the book and movie The Blind Side, has recently filed a lawsuit to terminate the conservatorship of his adoptive parents, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy. Oher was adopted by the Tuohys when he was a teenager and they have been his legal guardians ever since.
The lawsuit was filed in a Tennessee court and claims that the conservatorship is no longer necessary as Oher is now an adult and is capable of managing his own affairs. Oher is asking the court to end the conservatorship and grant him full legal control over his own life.
The Tuohys have been Oher’s legal guardians since 2004, when he was a high school student. At that time, Oher had no family and was living in a group home. The Tuohys took him in and provided him with a stable home life, which allowed him to focus on his studies and eventually go on to college and then the NFL.
Oher’s lawsuit claims that the conservatorship is no longer necessary as he is now an adult and is capable of managing his own affairs. He also claims that the conservatorship has been a hindrance to his ability to make decisions about his own life.
The Tuohys have not yet commented on the lawsuit, but they have previously said that they are proud of Oher and have always supported him in whatever decisions he makes.
The outcome of this lawsuit will be closely watched by many people, as it could set a precedent for other adults who are under conservatorships. It will also be interesting to see how the Tuohys respond to the lawsuit, as they have been an integral part of Oher’s life for many years.
