The music power couple was denied punitive damages at the fourth trial in their long-running battle with toy company MGA.<\/p>\n<\/header><\/div>\n
T I. and Tameka ‘Tiny’ Cottle<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChelsea Lauren\/Variety\/PMC<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \n\tThe latest trial in a long-running legal battle pitting T.I.<\/a> and Tameka \u201cTiny\u201d Harris against toy company MGA ended in a loss for the power couple \u2014 but they\u2019re still walking away with millions of dollars. \u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tLawyers for T.I. and Tiny confirmed on Wednesday (July 1) that a federal jury rejected their request to tack additional damages onto the $18 million they previously won from MGA \u2014 the toy behemoth behind successful brands like Bratz and Little Tikes \u2014 for copying their teen pop group OMG Girlz with a line of \u201cO.M.G.\u201d dolls. At this trial, T.I. and Tiny argued that MGA should pay extra because the infringement was intentional and malicious. But the jury was unconvinced, rejecting the couple\u2019s request to add so-called punitive damages.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\tIn a statement to Billboard<\/em>, the Harrises\u2019 attorneys said they \u201cappreciate the jury\u2019s time and consideration but are disappointed in the verdict.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s clear from the evidence that MGA\u2019s policies are inadequate to prevent this type of IP infringement and their document retention and collection procedures are equally as suspect,\u201d said the musicians\u2019 lawyers. \u201cWe will continue to fight for our clients\u2019 rights and the rights of all creatives.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tReps for MGA did not immediately return requests for comment on the verdict.<\/p>\n \n\tThis was the fourth trial in six years of litigation over the O.M.G. dolls. T.I and Tiny began alleging in 2020 that MGA\u2019s dolls ripped off the name, outfits and neon-colored hair of the OMG Girlz, a trio founded by the Harrises in 2009 and featuring their daughter Zonnique Pullins alongside Bahja Rodriguez and Breaunna Womack. MGA has consistently denied any infringement.<\/p>\n \n\tAn initial trial in the case ended in a mistrial in 2023 due to improper testimony about racism, and a jury cleared MGA of all wrongdoing at a second trial the same year. But that verdict was wiped on appeal amid evolving Supreme Court precedent, teeing up a third trial in 2024. That time, a jury found that MGA intentionally copied the OMG Girlz and awarded $18 million in profits, plus $53 million in punitive damages for a total of $71 million.<\/p>\n![\"music](\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/P114BN4M-e1782950333242.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1800px%2C1201px&resize=942%2C628\")
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