Current:Home > FinanceT.I., Tiny win $71M in lawsuit with toy company over OMG Girlz dolls likeness: Reports -ClearPath Finance
T.I., Tiny win $71M in lawsuit with toy company over OMG Girlz dolls likeness: Reports
View
Date:2025-04-23 19:37:33
T.I. and Tiny are celebrating a massive win on behalf of the OMG Girlz.
The hip-hop couple won $71 million in their multi-year lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, a toy company they accused of violating the intellectual property rights of their teen girl group OMG Girlz, with the company's line of L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls, according to Rolling Stone and The Independent.
The rapper and Xscape singer accused the toy company of misappropriating the girl group's name, image and likeness. Established in 2009 by Tiny, OMG Girlz was led by Tiny's daughter Zonnique Pullins, with Bahja Rodriguez and Breaunna Womack.
"OMG ON ERRYTHANG," Pullins wrote on Instagram Monday. "thank you to our team, the jurors, and my parents for giving us a platform to fight for our brand! love you mommy @majorgirl when everybody was ready to quit you said HELL NAH! very much THAT GIRL."
On Monday, a jury ruled that 15 of the more than 30 dolls in the line did infringe on the group's trade dress — or the visual appearance of the product — name, image or likeness, according to the outlets. At trial, the couple alleged MGA sold specific dolls that copied the OMG Girlz's outfits in media photos or at "very specific public events," the outlets said. MGA's legal team referred to the couple's lawsuit as a "money grab," Rolling Stone reported.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The lawsuit was first filed in 2020 and has resulted in three trials, including one that resulted in a mistrial in January 2023, after the jury heard barred testimony that accused the toy company of "cultural appropriation," according to the outlets. A second trial in May 2023 ruled in favor of MGA, but a June 2023 Supreme Court ruling over a Jack Daniel's whiskey-themed dog toy allowed for a retrial.
Tiny has called out the company over the years, including last week, sharing side-by-side photos of the O.M.G. dolls and OMG Girlz.
"1 of many but biggest custom outfit in questioned! @omggirlz vs #OMGDolls last wk of court! God willing the truth will prevail!!!" Tiny wrote in a collaborative post with T.I.
On Monday, Tiny wrote thanking the judge presiding over the case, the jury and her legal team: "God we thank you so much!!"
OMG Girlz has been inactive for several years, but last week, the group, featuring its three original members, released the "grown" single and music video for "Motion."
veryGood! (17)
Related
- Euphoria's Hunter Schafer Says Ex Dominic Fike Cheated on Her Before Breakup
- EA Sports College Football 25 defense rankings: Check out ratings for top 25 teams
- This couple has been together for 34 years. They're caring for the parents they worried about coming out to.
- $10M reward for Russian hacking mastermind who targeted Ukraine
- Olympic men's basketball bracket: Results of the 5x5 tournament
- Will Lionel Messi play in Argentina-Peru Copa América match? What we know
- Arizona wound care company charged for billing older patients about $1 million each in skin graft scheme
- The Fate of Perfect Match Revealed After Season 2
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Study Maps Giant Slush Zones as New Threat to Antarctic Ice
Ranking
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Rite Aid closing 27 more stores in 2 states: See the locations
- J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study: American car makers fare well in major study
- Jon Stewart hosts 'The Daily Show' live after presidential debate: When and how to watch.
- 'Stranger Things' prequel 'The First Shadow' is headed to Broadway
- JoJo Siwa Unveils New Arm Tattoo Featuring a Winged Teddy Bear
- Lisa Kudrow is rewatching 'Friends' to celebrate 'hilarious' Matthew Perry
- Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws
Recommendation
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
Wildfires rage across three states as evacuations, searches continue
NHL award winners: Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon sweeps MVP awards
J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study: American car makers fare well in major study
Hidden Home Gems From Kohl's That Will Give Your Space a Stylish Refresh for Less
The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
Prince Harry to be awarded at 2024 ESPYS for Invictus Games