Michael Schumacher's family is currently in a legal battle against a German publication called "Bunte". According to reports the said publication has allegedly gave a false report that the Formula One racer is slowly recuperating. The legendary race car personality has figured in an accident in 2013 during a skiing trip with his family. From then on, Schumacher has reportedly remained bed-ridden, while his family has asked for complete privacy about his medical condition and recovery.
However, Schumacher was reported by Bunte in December 2015, featuring in a headline that says he can now walk. Following this, Sabine Kehm, Schumacher's manager gave a statement denying the report. According to German news, Kehm said that they are compelled to clarify the recent report about Schumacher due to the lack of factual basis. Given that, the initial court trial happened last month, with Bunte editors maintaining their stand that the report being questioned was provided by a tip from a highly credible source.
Schumacher's family lawyer, Felix Damm, reportedly repeated the earlyier statement of Kehm during the court proceedings in September, denying that Schumacher can walk. The verdict is believed to be given later this month. However, the judge reportedly hinted that there would be a cash payment from Bunte for at least 40,000 Euros, to be given to Schumacher's family, Aussie Network News reported.
Meanwhile, Schumacher is reported to be included in Forbes' 2013 Highest Paid Athletes, but later went off the list over the years. The F1 racer's accident has kept him in a coma and disabled until these days. According to The Celebrity Net Worth, Schumacher's worth is $800 million, placing him on the fourth spot after the WWE icon Vince McMahon with $1 billion, NBA legend Michael Jordan with $1.1 billion and Ion Tiriac with $2 billion.
Schumacher may be included in the top 5 richest athletes, yet there are reports suggesting the lack of progress in terms of his recovery. Nevertheless, the F1 legend's family remains hopeful that he will recover, according to a report. Watch video about top 5 Michael Schumacher moments here:
