Tiny

$71.5 Million Victory: MGA Entertainment Loses IP Battle to OMG Girlz and Music Stars Tiny & T.I.

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal ruling, MGA Entertainment, a major toymaker known for creating the Bratz and Mini Verse toy lines, has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The decision came after a protracted series of legal battles that highlighted issues of creativity and intellectual property rights in the entertainment and toy industries. A federal jury found that MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls infringed on the “trade dress” and misappropriated the “name, likeness and identity” of the OMG … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Triumph with $71 Million Win in OMG Girlz Legal Battle

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Atlanta, GA — In a substantial legal triumph, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris have been awarded $71 million in a contract dispute lawsuit involving the 2000s girl group OMG Girlz. The victory comes after a prolonged legal battle that sought to resolve financial discrepancies and management allegations linked to the musical trio’s career. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, centered on accusations that T.I. and Tiny’s mismanagement of the group’s finances and contractual obligations led to significant losses for its members. Known for their vibrant performances and catchy tunes, OMG Girlz was discovered … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Triumph with $71 Million Verdict Against Toymaker for Infringing on OMG Girlz Likeness

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In a landmark legal decision on Monday, rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, emerged victorious in a high-stakes lawsuit against toymaker MGA, known for its popular L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. The jury, concluding a three-week trial, awarded the couple a staggering $71 million. The lawsuit alleged that MGA had exploited the likeness and trade dress of the OMG Girlz, a teen pop group formed by Tiny and featuring their daughter Zonnique “Star” Pullins, along with Bahja “Beauty” Rodriguez and Breaunna “Babydoll” Womack, in its line of “O.M.G.” dolls. … Read more

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