Goldmember Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ / FOXSports.com Posted: 2 hours ago 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. 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." http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5766288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Wow, I've never thought of that. I'm going to speak to my lawyer about filing suit against Brad Pitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, bzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 On what grounds is he suing Michael himself? "Change facial appearances, or pay me money!" or what?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 "Look like" Jordan Make hundreds of millions of dollars "Uh, hey Allen, you don't look like MJ." "WHAT?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mplssoxfan Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I hope this idiot's attorneys (if he has even retained any) get severly sanctioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 This must rank up there in one of the dumbest lawsuits ever. How can you sue someone for looking like you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dude looks nothing like Jordan. Oh, wait, he shaves his head, too - THAT must be the resemblance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(The Critic @ Jul 8, 2006 -> 02:06 PM) Dude looks nothing like Jordan. Oh, wait, he shaves his head, too - THAT must be the resemblance. Nope, he shaves his head AND also happens to be black, THAT'S the resemeblance. Edited July 8, 2006 by LosMediasBlancas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 8, 2006 -> 05:15 PM) Nope, he shaves his head AND also happens to be black, THAT'S the resemeblance. He is black???? Edited July 8, 2006 by The Critic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 8, 2006 -> 04:15 PM) AND also happens to be black Racist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Dear Allen, Thank you for taking us one step closer to the end of civilization as we know it. I appreciate the pain and torture you must have gone through for being mistaken for arguably the best basketball player ever. Perhaps, if you win, you can use the money for plastic surgery, then maybe you could look more like Michael JACKSON? Just a thought. Love, C o C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Whatever lawyer filed this case should be debarred, instantly. Scum like that disgrace the profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 (edited) this guy is exactly what is wrong with our legal system...and America in general. Everyone wants handouts. and he looks nothing like Jordan. Stupid. And maybe he should use that to get laid! Edited July 10, 2006 by tonyho7476 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I bet MJ counter sues for being mistaken for an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 (edited) "Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan)," Heckard said. Yeah I am sure the out of shape slobs you play in a pickup game think you move like Jordan. This is another nominee for the "I seriously need a good beating" award. Edited July 10, 2006 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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