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T.I. and Tiny Harris Win $71.5 Million in Copyright Lawsuit Over OMG Girlz Doll Likeness

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In a decisive turn of legal events, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, along with the OMG Girlz—a girl group founded by Tiny—have won a significant lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment. The couple and the girl group have been awarded a whopping $71.5 million in combined punitive and actual damages by a federal judge. This ruling marks a major milestone in a contentious legal battle over the unauthorized use of the OMG Girlz’s likeness to create MGA’s O.M.G. Dolls. The case, which captured public attention, highlighted issues around copyright infringement and the … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Triumph With $53 Million Award in Doll Copyright Lawsuit Against MGA Entertainment

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Los Angeles, California – In a high-stakes legal battle that has captured attention, rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, are set to receive a substantial punitive damage award totaling over $53 million. This development comes as part of their ongoing lawsuit against toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment, which the Harris family accused of copying their OMG Girlz singing group concept to produce a line of dolls. The case has seen several turning points, most notably on Monday when U.S. District Judge James Selna decided to uphold a previous jury verdict from September 23. That … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Awarded $17.8 Million in Doll Trademark Battle, Judge Denies Additional $53 Million in Punitive Damages

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Santa Ana, Calif. — A recent court ruling awarded rapper T.I. Harris and his wife, singer-songwriter Tameka “Tiny” Harris, $17.8 million in a trademark infringement lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment. However, the court rejected the additional claim for $53 million in punitive damages. This concludes a series of legal battles over a line of dolls accused of imitating the OMG Girlz, a group involving the Harris’ daughter and her friends. The decision was part of a dramatic court case involving multiple trials, highlighting the complexities of intellectual property rights in the entertainment and merchandising … Read more

Rapper T.I. and Wife Tiny Secure $17.8 Million in Landmark Trademark Battle Over Doll Line

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Santa Ana, Calif. – A federal judge has tentatively ruled that rapper T.I. Harris and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, should not be awarded more than $53 million in punitive damages, despite their recent court win entitling them to $17.8 million in profits linked to a doll line by MGA Entertainment Inc. This comes from a contentious trademark infringement battle concerning the Harris’ claims that MGA’s dolls mirrored their musical group, OMG Girlz. The decision, announced by U.S. District Judge James Selna, noted insufficient evidence to demonstrate MGA’s actions merited the steep punitive damages initially … Read more