Triumph

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

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

Topeka Police Officers Triumph in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit; Awarded Over $250K in Damages

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Topeka, Kan. — In a significant courtroom victory, two senior police officers in Topeka, Kansas, have emerged as winners in a gender discrimination lawsuit against their employer, the City of Topeka. The jury’s decision on Thursday marked an important conclusion to a legal battle that highlighted ongoing issues of gender bias within the ranks of law enforcement. The lawsuit was initiated by Captain Colleen Stuart and Major Jana Kizzar, who asserted that their career advancements were hindered due to discriminatory practices based on their gender. After a thorough examination of the evidence, the jury sided … Read more