OMG! TI and Tiny’s OMG Girlz payout slashed by federal judge
Judgement reduced
TI and Tiny ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 05: T.I. and Tameka "Tiny" Harris attend 2019 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on September 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Black Music Honors) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Black Music Hon)
ByToni & Tony in the Morning
OMG! T.I. and Tiny’s $71 Million dollar judgment is being reduced to $17.8 million. A federal Judge decided there wasn’t enough evidence to prove they willfully copied the OMG Girlz.
Judge James Selna says the evidence shows that, at most, MGA and owner and founder Isaac Larian were negligent about investigating an alleged claim of infringement, but not that they acted with reckless indifference or willfulness.
Judge Selna eliminated $53 million in punitive damages.
OMG Dolls LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 01: The OMG Girlz arrive at the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on July 1, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET) (Jason Merritt)
LOL Dolls LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: 'L.O.L Surprise Movie Magic Dolls' are displayed as part of this years 'top 12' Christmas toys, on November 02, 2021 in London, England. The DreamToys list, assembled by a panel of retailers and industry experts, attempts to predict the most sought-after toys within the UK ahead of Christmas. Given supply-chain disruptions, many UK retailers are anxious about their ability to keep popular items in stock. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)