Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

savafan · 07-07-2006, 11:30 PM

http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....314c6e50.html

By PAT DOORIS for kgw.com

A Northeast Portland man is suing basketball superstar Michael Jordan and Nike founder Phil Knight for a combined $832 million. Allen Heckard filed the suit himself, June 29th in Washington County Court. Heckard says he’s been mistaken as Michael Jordan nearly every day over 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,” said Heckard.

Heckard is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury and emotional pain and suffering. He’s suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the most recognized men in the world.

Heckard stands just over six feet tall. He is not six foot six like the real Michael Jordan. But Heckard says many people seem to miss that. He does share a bit of resemblance to the real Michael Jordan. Heckard has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good shape from working out, and yes, playing basketball.

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

Most people would consider that a high 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."

Dressed in blue Air Jordan tennis shoes, Heckard might seem to be actually trying to look like Jordan but Heckard doesn’t see it that way.

"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."

“I got a right to buy Nike or Adidas or what ever, so I chose the Nike because its a good shoe for me to play ball in,” he said.

Heckard agreed that not everyone thinks he’s a famous basketball player, but insisted a lot of people do mistake him for Jordan.

"I figure if I'm out in public and around a lot of people at least three or four times out of a crowd ...and like I was at the Blues Festival and you could see people they was pointing at me," he said.

Some might wonder how he decided to sue Knight and Jordan for $416-million each. "Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and ah, then I turn around and ah I figure that's what it all boils down to."

The question remains – is the occasional confusion with an admired celebrity worth $800 million.

“Well,” said Heckard, “You never can put a value on a person's life. You know you're taking my lifestyle away from me. So you know...we'll let the ball bounce like Michael does...where it’s supposed to fall."

reds44 · 07-07-2006, 11:47 PM

$832 million????

The stupid lawsuit is bad enough, but $832 million?

CTA513 · 07-07-2006, 11:57 PM

Can I sue Heckard for file this stupid lawsuit?

redsrule2500 · 07-08-2006, 02:09 AM

832,000,000....riiiiight.

KronoRed · 07-08-2006, 02:11 AM

They don't look alike

MrCinatit · 07-08-2006, 06:32 AM

People have ridiculed me for looking like Mario of Super Mario fame.
Little did I know I could capitalize from this.

RedsBaron · 07-08-2006, 07:13 AM

Well, I guess I am going to sue Brad Pitt......

RFS62 · 07-08-2006, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsBaron

Well, I guess I am going to sue Brad Pitt......

Can we make it a class action?

RedsBaron · 07-08-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RFS62

Can we make it a class action?

Has Angelina Jolie been calling you too?

RFS62 · 07-08-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsBaron

Has Angelina Jolie been calling you too?

Yeah, what a whiner, huh?

RedsBaron · 07-08-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RFS62

Yeah, what a whiner, huh?

She really got ticked off when I told her that I preferred Kate Beckinsale.

Tony Cloninger · 07-08-2006, 09:35 AM

I thought suits like this were not supposed to even be ALLOWED to be filed?
Not even make it to that level at all.

I do have my lawyer already filing briefs in the LA County against Ben Affleck.

RFS62 · 07-08-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Cloninger

I do have my lawyer already filing briefs in the LA County against Ben Affleck.

Geez. I think I'd sue my parents if I looked like Ben Affleck.

RedsBaron · 07-08-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RFS62

Geez. I think I'd sue my parents if I looked like Ben Affleck.

Careful. Jennifer Garner might beat you up; you of all people should know not to get on the bad side of a West Virginia woman.

Falls City Beer · 07-08-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsBaron

Careful. Jennifer Garner might beat you up; you of all people should know not to get on the bad side of a West Virginia woman.

Did you just call RFS a West Virginia woman! Well, if that doesn't confirm a few suspicions....

07-07-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,486	Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....314c6e50.html By PAT DOORIS for kgw.com A Northeast Portland man is suing basketball superstar Michael Jordan and Nike founder Phil Knight for a combined $832 million. Allen Heckard filed the suit himself, June 29th in Washington County Court. Heckard says he’s been mistaken as Michael Jordan nearly every day over 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,” said Heckard. Heckard is suing Jordan for defamation and permanent injury and emotional pain and suffering. He’s suing Knight for defamation and permanent injury for promoting Jordan and making him one of the most recognized men in the world. Heckard stands just over six feet tall. He is not six foot six like the real Michael Jordan. But Heckard says many people seem to miss that. He does share a bit of resemblance to the real Michael Jordan. Heckard has a shaved head, an earring in his left ear, and is in good shape from working out, and yes, playing basketball. “Even when I go to the gym I'm being accused of playing ball like him (Jordan), said Heckard." Most people would consider that a high 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." Dressed in blue Air Jordan tennis shoes, Heckard might seem to be actually trying to look like Jordan but Heckard doesn’t see it that way. "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." “I got a right to buy Nike or Adidas or what ever, so I chose the Nike because its a good shoe for me to play ball in,” he said. Heckard agreed that not everyone thinks he’s a famous basketball player, but insisted a lot of people do mistake him for Jordan. "I figure if I'm out in public and around a lot of people at least three or four times out of a crowd ...and like I was at the Blues Festival and you could see people they was pointing at me," he said. Some might wonder how he decided to sue Knight and Jordan for $416-million each. "Well, you figure with my age and you multiply that times seven and ah, then I turn around and ah I figure that's what it all boils down to." The question remains – is the occasional confusion with an admired celebrity worth $800 million. “Well,” said Heckard, “You never can put a value on a person's life. You know you're taking my lifestyle away from me. So you know...we'll let the ball bounce like Michael does...where it’s supposed to fall." __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

07-07-2006, 11:57 PM	#3
CTA513 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 10,703	Re: Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him Can I sue Heckard for file this stupid lawsuit?

07-08-2006, 02:09 AM	#4
redsrule2500 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,123	Re: Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him 832,000,000....riiiiight. __________________ redsrule2500 Go Reds! Baseball Bliss “I’m a normal guy blessed with the ability to hit a baseball.” - Sean Casey

07-08-2006, 02:11 AM	#5
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07-08-2006, 06:32 AM	#6
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07-08-2006, 07:13 AM	#7
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,410	Re: Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him Well, I guess I am going to sue Brad Pitt...... __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

07-08-2006, 09:35 AM	#12
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,253	Re: Man sues Michael Jordan because he looks like him I thought suits like this were not supposed to even be ALLOWED to be filed? Not even make it to that level at all. I do have my lawyer already filing briefs in the LA County against Ben Affleck.

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