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Toy Maker MGA Ordered to Pay $71.5 Million in Doll Dispute Victory for Pop Group OMG Girlz and Stars Tiny and T.I.

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New York — In a significant legal decision, MGA Entertainment, a prominent toy manufacturer, has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The federal jury’s verdict concluded that MGA’s line of “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls unlawfully utilized the name, likeness, and stylistic elements associated with the music group. The lawsuit, which marks the climax of a prolonged legal struggle between the California-based toy company and the pop group, was decided in favor of OMG Girlz, alongside Tameka “Tiny” Harris, a member … Read more

$71.5 Million Verdict Against Toy Giant for Infringing on Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Image

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New York – In a significant legal victory, teen pop group OMG Girlz along with celebrity figures Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Chris “T.I.” Harris have won a $71.5 million lawsuit against toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment for infringement of intellectual property. The ruling, delivered by a federal jury on Monday, concluded that MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls unlawfully leveraged the look and branding synonymous with OMG Girlz. The case spotlighted the dolls’ names and outfits, which jurors found notably resembled the visuals associated with the all-girl music band, resulting in an awarded sum of $17.9 million … Read more

Lawsuit Targets AMC and Toy Manufacturer After Teen’s Toy Gun Incident at Movie Theater Shocks Families

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St. Louis County, Mo. — A lawsuit has emerged following a frightful incident at a West County AMC theater this summer, where a teenager discharged a toy gun during a movie showing, sparking panic among the audience. The family affected by the incident, claiming trauma from the event, is now taking legal action against the movie theater chain, the toy manufacturer, and the retailer selling the toy. In an interview, the family’s attorney, Charles Insler, alleges that AMC Theatres, the toy gun manufacturer Prime Time Toys, and Walmart, the retailer, all bear responsibility for the … Read more

Toy Company Ordered to Pay $71.5 Million for Infringing on Teen Pop Group OMG Girlz’s Identity

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New York — In a landmark decision, the California-based toy manufacturer MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay $71.5 million in damages after a federal jury found the company guilty of infringing upon the intellectual property of the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The lawsuit centered on the similarities between the band’s name and likeness and MGA’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” line of dolls. The court ruled in favor of OMG Girlz, as well as their affiliates, including Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris and rapper Chris “T.I.” Harris, marking the culmination of a protracted legal struggle … Read more