Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan

**Adam** · 18th July 2006, 02:44 AM

Ok talk about retarded, lol

Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ

FOXSports.com
Posted: 10 days 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.

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."

**DiP** · 18th July 2006, 05:33 AM

There is no set words that can describe the humility this guy will be going through after this.

On a side note: I've been told I show a slight resemblence to the uni-bomber, that's a little bit worse than being mistaken for a positive icon, can I sue too?

RMS Carpathia · 18th July 2006, 09:26 AM

haha Dip!

Man it is not like Mechael's fault! It is the public's fault sense they are not be careful at looking at the people... I do not think he can truthfully "sue" someone for this... if he can that is totally fecked >_<

And haha Adam you always find the most strangest news articles ever.

-RMS Carpathia-

Snowy · 18th July 2006, 07:23 PM

Sadly, the courts have perpetuated this problem. American is 'Lawsuit Happy' and many courts just hand over the money to the morons who bring the suits.. (IE the Lawyers.... hmmmm go figure) Like we don't have enough genuine issues to deal with in the courts without this drivel. Please someone mistake me for a really rich, beautiful and powerful person... it would so ruin my life to just say, 'wow, guess everyone really does have a double somewhere. Thanks"

**Dra'ki Areese** · 18th July 2006, 09:11 PM

couldn't he have grown some hair and removed the earring?... it wouldn't have cost him anything.. and if he is really emotionally destraught over the whole deal.. i don't think he would mind...

Id just like to take this opportunity to say that I HATE stupid people...

Snowy · 18th July 2006, 09:52 PM

Can anyone say: "Greedy AND Stupid"... great combination.

**Adri** · 18th July 2006, 09:56 PM

omgnoeswtfroflcopter!

What a MORON! If it bothers him that badly, he can have a little plastic surgery, grow some hair, maybe get something done with his teeth. Oh, and shave that UNIBROW!

This guy is not really looking for money. He is looking for his fifteen minutes of fame.

Gala · 19th July 2006, 05:06 AM

no hes after the money and the 15 mins of fame, of course he'ld settle for the 15 mins of fame and heck if he didnt want people to think he was jordon why not change his bloody look?

**Maddux** · 19th July 2006, 11:58 AM

There are alot of Morons out there, give this one time and he will eventually be griefing in UO.

Im Free · 19th July 2006, 10:37 PM

What a tard this guy is. He can't blame MJ for the resemblance. Maybe he needs to go ask his mom if she had an affair with MJ's dad and then sue her for that....

18th July 2006, 02:44 AM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,247 Gold: 101,991 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 704 Times in 220 Posts	Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan Ok talk about retarded, lol Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ FOXSports.com Posted: 10 days 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. 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." RMS Carpathia: actually the way the iron golems look in this game.. it looks like trailer trash redneck borgs.. because they are just diffrent metals all put togeather and when they walk they look like they are going to fall over Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

18th July 2006, 05:33 AM	#2
DiP Ronin<br>UOForums Bouncer Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 9,140 Gold: 19,412 My Mood: Thanks: 140 Thanked 100 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan There is no set words that can describe the humility this guy will be going through after this. On a side note: I've been told I show a slight resemblence to the uni-bomber, that's a little bit worse than being mistaken for a positive icon, can I sue too?

18th July 2006, 09:26 AM	#3
RMS Carpathia Madien of the Great Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Shard: Absolutely playing no games Posts: 1,963 Gold: 3,196 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan haha Dip! Man it is not like Mechael's fault! It is the public's fault sense they are not be careful at looking at the people... I do not think he can truthfully "sue" someone for this... if he can that is totally fecked >_< And haha Adam you always find the most strangest news articles ever. -RMS Carpathia- -Back to the Future 2- Marty McFly: There he is, Doc! Let's land on him, we'll cripple his car. Doctor Emmett L. Brown: Marty, he's in a '46 Ford, we're in a DeLorean. He'd rip through us like we were tin foil. -RMS Carpathia-

18th July 2006, 07:23 PM	#4
Snowy Pretty Nice Disguise, isn't it? Join Date: Nov 2005 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 1,127 Gold: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan Sadly, the courts have perpetuated this problem. American is 'Lawsuit Happy' and many courts just hand over the money to the morons who bring the suits.. (IE the Lawyers.... hmmmm go figure) Like we don't have enough genuine issues to deal with in the courts without this drivel. Please someone mistake me for a really rich, beautiful and powerful person... it would so ruin my life to just say, 'wow, guess everyone really does have a double somewhere. Thanks" ~ "It's definitely a Bubble Bath Day.". ~ Dove Promise ~

18th July 2006, 09:11 PM	#5
Dra'ki Areese Slave to emptiness Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 343 Gold: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan couldn't he have grown some hair and removed the earring?... it wouldn't have cost him anything.. and if he is really emotionally destraught over the whole deal.. i don't think he would mind... Id just like to take this opportunity to say that I HATE stupid people... I've never figured out how to be gracefully humble without appearing weak. Nor have I figured out how to be gracefully passionate without appearing arrogant. In the end, I always seem to be arrogant and weak instead of humbly passionate.

18th July 2006, 09:52 PM	#6
Snowy Pretty Nice Disguise, isn't it? Join Date: Nov 2005 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 1,127 Gold: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan Can anyone say: "Greedy AND Stupid"... great combination. ~ "It's definitely a Bubble Bath Day.". ~ Dove Promise ~

18th July 2006, 09:56 PM	#7
Adri Wearing metal panties in a lightning storm Join Date: May 2004 Shard: Pacific/Landroval Posts: 3,755 Gold: 5,599 My Mood: Thanks: 175 Thanked 92 Times in 65 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan omgnoeswtfroflcopter! What a MORON! If it bothers him that badly, he can have a little plastic surgery, grow some hair, maybe get something done with his teeth. Oh, and shave that UNIBROW! This guy is not really looking for money. He is looking for his fifteen minutes of fame. We are all broken and wounded in this world. Some choose to grow strong at the broken places. --Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt Thanks to Atlas for the fantastic sig!

19th July 2006, 05:06 AM	#8
Gala I Poke Dots Join Date: Apr 2005 Shard: Sonoma Posts: 363 Gold: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan no hes after the money and the 15 mins of fame, of course he'ld settle for the 15 mins of fame and heck if he didnt want people to think he was jordon why not change his bloody look?

19th July 2006, 11:58 AM	#9
Maddux I've got Skinnies with RPGS! Twelve o'clock! Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,504 Gold: 21,709 Thanks: 20 Thanked 51 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan There are alot of Morons out there, give this one time and he will eventually be griefing in UO.

19th July 2006, 10:37 PM	#10
Im Free Banned Join Date: May 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 247 Gold: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Michael Jordan Sued for Being Michael Jordan What a tard this guy is. He can't blame MJ for the resemblance. Maybe he needs to go ask his mom if she had an affair with MJ's dad and then sue her for that....

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