T.I. and Tiny Harris Prepare for Round Four in Ongoing Battle Over $71 Million Doll Infringement Lawsuit
A California jury awarded hip-hop artist T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, a staggering $71.4 million in a civil case against MGA Entertainment, the company behind the popular L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. The couple’s pop group, the OMG Girlz, claimed MGA copied their distinctive name, hairstyles, and fashion styles for its doll line, and jurors concluded that the infringement was willful. Tiny expressed her astonishment at the ruling, stating it exceeded her expectations. Just weeks later, T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, announced his retirement from live performances, indicating he no longer needed … Read more