Man suing Michael Jordan for over $800 million dollars...because he resembles him - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 07-13-2006, 10:28 PM

A Portland, Ore. man has filed a lawsuit for $832 million, saying he is tired of being mistaken for Michael Jordan, according to KGW-TV.

The television station's Web site says Allen Heckard filed the suit against His Airness and Nike founder Phil Knight on June 29 in county court, claiming to have been mistaken for the basketball legend nearly every day for the past 15years.

And he's tired of it.

"I'm constantly being accused of looking like Michael and it makes it very uncomfortable for me," Heckard reportedly said.

Heckard apparently is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury, emotional pain and suffering. He is suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the world's most famous athletes.

Heckard, who stands slightly taller than 6 feet, says many people miss the fact that he is roughly six inches shorter than Jordan.

But Heckard bears a physical resemblance to Jordan because he has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good physical shape — from playing basketball.

"Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan)," Heckard said.

Wouldn't most people consider that a compliment?

"Yes, don't get me wrong it's definitely a positive thing, because Michael, like I say is one of the best ball players that I've known to play the game. But then again, that's Michael and I'm me. So I want to be recognized as me just like Michael's being recognized as Michael."

The television station apparently caught Heckard wearing blue Air Jordan tennis shoes.

Is Heckard trying to look like Jordan?

No.

"They're very comfortable shoes to play ball in," said Heckard. "I play a lot of basketball and any other shoes I try to play in tend to hurt the bottom of my feet."

What made Heckard decide to file suit against Jordan and Knight for $416 million each?

"Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and then I turn around and I figure that's what it all boils down to."

Brian Damage · 07-13-2006, 10:42 PM

Oh brother, what a disgrace! People really will sue for just about anything these days.

Mr. Television · 07-13-2006, 10:46 PM

For a minute I thought that said Michael Jackson...then he might have had a point.

bad_boy · 07-13-2006, 11:04 PM

That sounds like a great idea! I could use a couple extra bucks also...

everett552 · 07-14-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

For a minute I thought that said Michael Jackson...then he might have had a point.

robyrob · 07-14-2006, 12:37 PM

i think that we should all file a class action suit against Mr Heckard for the aggravation and time wasted reading that.

TVFactFan · 07-14-2006, 02:24 PM

I saw the Picture of the Guy and I think he looks like

MIKE JORDAN not Michael Jordan

lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-14-2006, 02:29 PM

this is a good example of a frivelous lawsuit...would the man rather look like MICHAEL JORDAN or MICHAEL JACKSON???? How abt CHARLES MANSON???? Idiot!!! I hope the judge slaps him with all the lawyers' fees for bringing this case to court and tying up the system. We really need to do this to people who bring stupid lawsuits like this.

Sterling Holobyte · 07-14-2006, 02:50 PM

Too bad he doesn't have Michael Jordan's class.

GARFIELDKOOL · 07-15-2006, 11:10 PM

This is wierd. if the guy is younger than Jordan, then he really lost the case. I understand that he is six feet, and Jordan is 6-6, he lost the case right then and there.

gilligan fanatic · 07-15-2006, 11:21 PM

some people say I look like Harry Potter, maybe I will try this.

moeee · 07-17-2006, 01:55 AM

why 800 million? He should sue for 1 billion.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2006, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

some people say I look like Harry Potter, maybe I will try this.

G-Force Glockstar · 07-17-2006, 04:32 PM

omfg what a ******!!!! lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-17-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Girl Meets World

omfg what a ******!!!! lol

07-13-2006, 10:28 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Man suing Michael Jordan for over $800 million dollars...because he resembles him A Portland, Ore. man has filed a lawsuit for $832 million, saying he is tired of being mistaken for Michael Jordan, according to KGW-TV. The television station's Web site says Allen Heckard filed the suit against His Airness and Nike founder Phil Knight on June 29 in county court, claiming to have been mistaken for the basketball legend nearly every day for the past 15years. And he's tired of it. "I'm constantly being accused of looking like Michael and it makes it very uncomfortable for me," Heckard reportedly said. Heckard apparently is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury, emotional pain and suffering. He is suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the world's most famous athletes. Heckard, who stands slightly taller than 6 feet, says many people miss the fact that he is roughly six inches shorter than Jordan. But Heckard bears a physical resemblance to Jordan because he has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good physical shape — from playing basketball. "Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan)," Heckard said. Wouldn't most people consider that a compliment? "Yes, don't get me wrong it's definitely a positive thing, because Michael, like I say is one of the best ball players that I've known to play the game. But then again, that's Michael and I'm me. So I want to be recognized as me just like Michael's being recognized as Michael." The television station apparently caught Heckard wearing blue Air Jordan tennis shoes. Is Heckard trying to look like Jordan? No. "They're very comfortable shoes to play ball in," said Heckard. "I play a lot of basketball and any other shoes I try to play in tend to hurt the bottom of my feet." What made Heckard decide to file suit against Jordan and Knight for $416 million each? "Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and then I turn around and I figure that's what it all boils down to."
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07-13-2006, 11:04 PM	#4
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07-14-2006, 02:24 PM	#7
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07-14-2006, 02:29 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	this is a good example of a frivelous lawsuit...would the man rather look like MICHAEL JORDAN or MICHAEL JACKSON???? How abt CHARLES MANSON???? Idiot!!! I hope the judge slaps him with all the lawyers' fees for bringing this case to court and tying up the system. We really need to do this to people who bring stupid lawsuits like this.

07-15-2006, 11:10 PM	#10
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	This is wierd. if the guy is younger than Jordan, then he really lost the case. I understand that he is six feet, and Jordan is 6-6, he lost the case right then and there.

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