Jordan look-alike reportedly suing for a mere $832M

ryno · by **ryno** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:34 am

Man says he's tired of being mistaken for MJ 
 
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. 
 
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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." 
 
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SpursFanIsrael · by **SpursFanIsrael** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:14 am

Another guy who just wants to make money fast. <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://sahoops.net/banners/sfi.jpg"/></div> 
 
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Blondie · by **Blondie** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:26 am

this is teh craziest thing ever - his lawyer should be disbarred for even bringing this crap forward and wasting the courts time and the taxpayers money! <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://sahoops.net/jackie/blondiebanner.jpg" style="border:0;"/></div>

missmyzte · by **missmyzte** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:38 am

^^^ I agree. What was MJ supposed to do, check out every person in the US to see if any of them look like him before signing his contract? If that's the case, between Robert Horry and Will Smith - who gets to sue who? <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.mistilynn.com/temp/banner-bryant.jpg" style="border:0;"/><img src="http://www.mistilynn.com/temp/banner-tp2.jpg" style="border:0;"/> 
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ryno · by **ryno** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 7:49 pm

I would imagine Will Smith has quite a bit more money than Horry. <div style="text-align:center"> 
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saballer21 · by **saballer21** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:03 pm

this is stupid....MJ didnt do anything, wtf ?!?!?!?!

NZ Spurs · by **NZ Spurs** on Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:57 pm

<img src=http://www.sahoops.net/smilies/lol.gif ALT=":lol"> Only in America! <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.sahoops.net/banners/lock12.jpg"/></div>

Zan the Fan · by **Zan the Fan** on Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:39 am

wow. 
 
just, wow. 
 
just when I thought I'd seen it all.... 
 
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by **Steve002** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:00 pm

Didn't read the article but he looks alot more like Montel Williams. _______________________________________________________ 
 
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Bigdizave · by **Bigdizave** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:39 pm

Montel should sue that dude!

ryno · by **ryno** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:10 pm

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Or Louis Gossett, Jr? 
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Bigdizave · by **Bigdizave** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:51 pm

Louis Gossett, Jr should sue that dude!

GrandeDavid · by **GrandeDavid** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:07 pm

I like how the guy's only 6' and some spare change. What a catastrophe being accused of being Michael Jordan- getting preferential seating in restaurants and comped meals. REAL hard life. He's just a greedy soul looking for a handout. <div style="text-align:center"><img src="http://www.sahoops.net/banners/gd06.jpg"/></div>

SpursNation · by **SpursNation** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:09 pm

If this guys wins then I'm suing John Holmes... 
 
 
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1kangaroo · by **1kangaroo** on Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:18 pm

I am sueing corey feldman from the jokes I got back when he did license to drive and dream a little dream <img src=http://www.sahoops.net/smilies/amigo.gif ALT=":amigo">

Jordan look-alike reportedly suing for a mere $832M