Santa Ana, California — A federal judge has overturned a jury’s $71 million verdict in favor of T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, related to their lawsuit against MGA Entertainment concerning the “O.M.G.” dolls. On Tuesday, Judge James V. Selna delivered a ruling indicating that while there was sufficient evidence for jurors to conclude MGA misappropriated the identity of the OMG Girlz, the Harris’ did not convincingly demonstrate that MGA had intentionally copied their brand. As a result, the case will proceed to a new trial.
In his order, Judge Selna pointed out that the evidence presented indicated only a minimal reference to the OMG Girlz within MGA’s internal communications. He noted that one image of a band member existed on a designer’s Pinterest board, which contained over 1,200 images related to fashion. This, according to Selna, fell short of proving willful infringement or deliberate disregard of the OMG Girlz’ rights.
The judge also mentioned that several factors indicated MGA’s actions were not “reprehensible.” He highlighted that the emotional distress caused to the OMG Girlz was negligible and remarked on the Harris family’s financial stability. Consequently, he offered the option to reduce the punitive damages award to just $1. However, T.I. and Tiny have reportedly chosen to pursue a full retrial instead.
In a related development, T.I. and Tiny face serious allegations from a former friend, Sabrina Peterson, who accused them of sexual trafficking. Peterson expressed her grievances on social media, leading T.I. to respond via video, addressing both the allegations and invoking positivity.
In his message, T.I. spoke about the beauty of the day and the importance of not spreading negativity or false information. He encouraged his followers to focus on their own lives and blessings, rather than blaming others for their troubles.
He added that blessings come to everyone, urging people to tap into their potential and to reject harmful narratives that stem from personal unhappiness.
This series of events has unfolded amid the challenges and complexities of legal action, revealing how public figures navigate personal and professional controversies.
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