In response to the lawsuit last week, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy's attorney, Martin D. Singer, accused Oher of repeatedly attempting to shake down the couple for $15 million. The book, written by Sean Tuohy's childhood friend, was adapted into the John Lee Hancock film that starred Quinton Aaron as Oher and Bullock as his spitfire adoptive mom. Representatives for the Tuohys did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times' requests for comment. "In reality, the Tuohys opened their home to Mr. Oher, offered him structure, support and, most of all, unconditional love," Singer's statement said. Singer also accused Oher of filing the "ludicrous lawsuit" as "a cynical attempt to drum up attention in the middle of his latest book tour."

Source: Los Angeles Times August 23, 2023 12:47 UTC