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T.I. and Tiny Triumph: Duo Awarded $71 Million in Dollmaker Lawsuit Over Intellectual Property Dispute

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Santa Ana, Calif. — Rapper T.I., his wife Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris, and the pop group OMG Girlz have been awarded a hefty $71 million in damages after winning a lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment for intellectual property infringement. A federal jury ruled in favor of the artists following a prolonged legal battle over the resemblances between the OMG Girlz and MGA’s L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. The lawsuit reached a definitive conclusion after three trials, with the latest awarding $17.8 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages. The decision followed … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Triumph in $71 Million Jury Verdict Against Toy Giant for Infringing OMG Girlz’s Intellectual Property

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — In a significant legal victory, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were awarded $71 million by a jury on Monday in their lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment. The verdict concluded that MGA had infringed on the intellectual property rights of their formed musical group, OMG Girlz, through the company’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls collection. The jury decided on $17.9 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages after a three-week trial in a federal court. Jurors identified 15 dolls that they found had copied … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Celebrate $71 Million Verdict in Intellectual Property Lawsuit over OMG Girlz Likeness

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Los Angeles, California — In a landmark legal battle, rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Tameka “Tiny” Harris earned a nearly $71 million award in a lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the company that produces O.M.G. Dolls. The verdict, delivered by a federal jury in California, concluded that MGA had unlawfully used the name and appearance of the pop group OMG Girlz, which T.I. co-owns. The jury found that MGA Entertainment had infringed upon the trade dress and distinct style of the OMG Girlz, a group celebrated for its vibrant and unique aesthetic. This trial marks a … Read more

T.I. Asserts in Court: Clear Visual Evidence of MGA’s Intellectual Property Violation

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Los Angeles — In a courtroom battle over intellectual property, rapper and music producer T.I. leveled serious accusations against MGA Entertainment Inc., claiming unequivocally that the toy giant had pirated designs from his company, King of da South LLC. According to T.I., whose legal name is Clifford Harris Jr., the evidence of infringement is clear and visible to anyone who examines the case. Harris testified that MGA had unlawfully used his company’s creations without authorization, arguing that their actions have not only breached legal boundaries but have also impacted his business financially. The Grammy-winning artist, … Read more