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