Three trials later, T.I. and Tiny Harris have received thousands and thousands in their lawsuit in opposition to MGA Leisure. The entertainers repeatedly sued the toy maker for his or her line of “L.O.L. Shock! O.M.G.” dolls, claiming a number of dolls ripped off the aesthetics and magnificence of the pop group OMG Girlz.
In the end, the couple closed this authorized chapter with $71 million in actual and punitive damages. A California jury discovered MGA Leisure responsible for copyright and mental property infringement on Monday (Sept. 23), per Rolling Stone.
Right here’s Why The Jury Dominated In Tiny & T.I.’s Favor In MGA Leisure Trial
As talked about, T.I. and Tiny’s win in opposition to MGA comes after three makes an attempt. Their first trial resulted in a mistrial in Jan. 2023 as a result of barred testimony citing “cultural appropriation.” MGA received the second trial in early 2023. Nonetheless, in Sept. of the identical 12 months, a choose granted the Harris’s a retrial.
After deliberating for 3 weeks within the third trial, a jury discovered that 13 of the greater than 30 dolls mentioned at trial infringed on the commerce look of the OMG Girlz. Moreover, the jury discovered that 13 dolls additionally misappropriated the title, picture, and likeness (NIL) of the pop group. A 14th doll reportedly violated commerce gown, and a fifteenth misappropriated the NIL of OMG Girlz, per RS.
In courtroom testimony, T.I., Tiny, and their authorized group argued that MGA marketed not less than seven dolls that ripped seems from “very particular public occasions” the OMG Girlz attended or carried out at and publicized images they took. MGA denied the accusations, calling the lawsuit defendants “extortionists.”
For context, Tiny was a co-founder of the OMG Girlz, which featured Tiny’s daughter Zonnique “Star” Pullins, Bahja “Magnificence” Rodriguez, and Breaunna “Babydoll” Womack. All three reportedly testified at trial.
In closing arguments, T.I. and Tiny’s lawyer, John Keville, referenced testimony from 4 shoppers who stated they’d assumed the OMG Girlz impressed the related doll line. Each side tussled over market confusion and variations in inspiration and misappropriation. In the end, a jury awarded the defendants $17.9 million in actual damages and known as for MGA to pay Tiny and T.I. $53.6 million in punitive damages.
T.I., Tiny, & OMG Girlz Communicate After Lawsuit Win
T.I. was not current within the Santa Ana courtroom in the course of the studying, however Tiny Harris and the OMG Girlz have been. Talking to Rolling Stone after the decision, she stated the quantity was greater than she anticipated.
“I’d have been pleased with no matter. They blessed us greater than past. We wished to thank the jurors so dangerous, however we didn’t get the chance,” Tiny informed RS.
T.I. additionally spoke to the outlet through cellphone name after the decision. He reportedly stated he believes “justice was served” and credited his spouse for her “relentlessness and resilience” in seeing the lawsuit via. Tip additionally said that the award is a W for “the individuals who really put arduous work and energy into constructing and creating issues from nothing.”
“We’re simply completely satisfied we have been in a position to come out on high and battle for creatives and our mental property that enormous companies appear to assume is simply public area and free for all to return and seize and use,” Tip shared.
After the decision, the OMG Girlz reportedly hugged outdoors the courtroom. Breaunna stated she felt “grateful and overwhelmed with hoy,” whereas Zonnique stated she acquired “emotional” when it was collectively determined in courtroom that the group had a memorable commerce gown.
In the meantime, outdoors the courthouse, Tiny reiterated that viewpoint, affirming that MGA “stole from [their] creation.” “I’m glad we caught with it. Nobody may inform me they didn’t steal from us,” Harris stated.
On-line, Tiny supplied extra phrases about their $71 million win and “hell of a battle” that began in 2020. See her feedback under and swipe for extra case particulars.
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