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[FOX Sports] Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ

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  1. Val

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    Dude, 832 Mill? What a tool! At least this is probably the best thing going for him in his life.

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    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 15 years.

    Courtesy KGW.com

    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."
     
    #1 Val, Jul 7, 2006
  2. Val

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    I would sue for 832 million if I was mistaken for the other MJ.
     
    #2 Val, Jul 7, 2006
  3. rockets > *

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    for the lazy
     
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  4. JumpMan

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    What kind of lawyer takes these cases?
     
    #4 JumpMan, Jul 7, 2006
  5. A_3PO

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    The lawyer who took his case should be disbarred. Complete rubbish and I don't think it's funny.
     
    #5 A_3PO, Jul 7, 2006
  6. CrazyJoeDavola

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    He shouldn't sue Jordan.

    He should sue everyone who thinks he looks anything like Jordan.

    Of course, they would all be found insance. :cool:
     
    #6 CrazyJoeDavola, Jul 7, 2006
  7. TMACFORMVP

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    This guy is dome a$$, why would you sue a person cause you look like him. I thought it was funny at first before I reas the suing part :rolleyes:
     
    #7 TMACFORMVP, Jul 7, 2006
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  9. aussie rocket

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    This is a new low in depths that people will sink to in order to make a buck. The guy would stand a better chance saying Michael tried to feel him up when they were teenagers or something!

    Maybe Harold Miner should sue the mass media for being compared to Jordan?

    Mate if you don't like being compared to Jordan, ditch the gold earring for a start, then maybe follow it up with a baseball cap or some tufts of hair. Michael Jordan has no idea who you are, and has better things to do with his time...

    i've been told i resemble Leonardo Di Caprio (not something im proud of mind you) do I have grounds to sue his ass?

    this is a joke.
     
    #9 aussie rocket, Jul 7, 2006
  10. B-ball freak

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    Why would you quote the whole article? That's just obnoxious.
     
    #10 B-ball freak, Jul 7, 2006
  11. aussie rocket

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    rookies are doing this all over the place.

    there's talk of it on the feedback board.
     
    #11 aussie rocket, Jul 7, 2006
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    this has got to be one of the most pathetic stories ive ever heard/read. how is it nike or mj's fault if he looks like him? he should be grateful for that coz he looks like the man who changed the face of basketball history. man, people will do everything to get either their 15 mins of fame or the money. this is just utterly pathetic and i agree with the guys above me saying whoever lawyer that took this case needs his license to be revoked. :rolleyes:
     
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  13. No Worries

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    If I looked exactly like MJ, heaven help the ladies. I would be too tired to sue ;)
     
    #13 No Worries, Jul 7, 2006
  14. Ziggy

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    Honestly couldnt MJ just show up in court and say; "F%$# you, I rest my case" and walk out scott free? If not then America is dead to me.
     
    #14 Ziggy, Jul 7, 2006
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    Did he go out of his way to wear the same type of earring as MJ?
     
    #15 Faos, Jul 7, 2006
  16. oschadha

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    I believe the individual himself filed the lawsuit, meaning no lawyer was involved. His claims have no legal merit. He is suing for defamation. Defamation requires production of a false statement that adversely effects a person's reputation in the community. The suit will be thrown out and he will probably be sanctioned by the court.
     
    #16 oschadha, Jul 7, 2006
  17. Yonkers

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    This represents all that is unholy and wrong with America. I hope the judge gives him a reaming.
     
    #17 Yonkers, Jul 7, 2006
  18. sammy

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    Jordan should file a countersuit for wasting his time
     
    #18 sammy, Jul 8, 2006
  19. Two Sandwiches

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    If this guy is awarded more than a dime, our country sucks.
     
    #19 Two Sandwiches, Jul 8, 2006
  20. R0ckets03

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    i wonder how tall is this numbnutt?
     
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