$71M Payout May Be Cut After MGA Win
A judge is currently considering a significant reduction of the T.I. and Tiny Harris‘s remarkable $71 million compensation following their successful legal battle against MGA Entertainment. As previously reported by The Shade Room, MGA Entertainment faced allegations of infringing on the unique styles of the OMG Girlz with their creation of the “L.O.L. Surprise! OMG” doll line, which sparked considerable public interest.
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Latest Developments on the Potential Adjustment of T.I. & Tiny Harris’ $71 Million Verdict
On January 6, legal journalist Meghan Cuniff took to X (formerly Twitter) to provide an important update on the ongoing legal proceedings involving T.I. and Tiny Harris against MGA Entertainment. Cuniff shared a screenshot of a legal document that contained a tentative order concerning various post-trial equitable issues, highlighting the complexity of the situation.
“A jury mandated that MGA pay T.I. and Tiny $71.4 million due to LOL Surprise! Dolls infringing on the trade dress of @Zonnique‘s OMG Girlz. However, the judge now proposes to eliminate $53.6 million in punitive damages, potentially reducing the verdict to $17.8 million, citing insufficient evidence of bad faith,” Cuniff explained in her tweet.
Swipe to view the tentative court order for further details.
In a follow-up update, Cuniff clarified that the judge has yet to finalize their decision and that he might reconsider his stance, emphasizing the fluid nature of legal proceedings.
Update: Judge Selna has not finalized his order! He might change his mind! This is why he issues *tentative* orders before hearings.
“There’s a lot to contemplate. I want to put this down for a couple days, and I want to come back to it fresh from the top,” the judge stated.
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 7, 2025
Public Reactions on Social Media Regarding the Case Update
Following the news about T.I. and Tiny Harris’ legal situation, social media users expressed their thoughts and reactions in The Shade Room’s comments section, reflecting a wide range of opinions on the matter.
An Instagram user, @nyla_g_, commented, “I would sue the judge for minding my business and being a hater.”
Another user, @williewatersdbd, added, “I’d have that judge removed from this case immediately. The jury has ruled. Uphold that decision and move on. He’s too invested.”
User @shacksamillion remarked, “The judge is a grade A hater.”
User @real_rayadamodel stated, “This is why people jump podiums on judges, lol.”
User @abovethenote remarked, “How can they reduce what has already been granted? Hatin’ Azz!”
User @gxuoz added, “I would sue the judge next!
User @_suckafreesi remarked, “What happened to no take-backs, omg?”
Instagram user @like.yanna emphasized, “Pay those people their MONEY!!”
In-Depth Overview of T.I. & Tiny Harris’ Ongoing Legal Dispute with MGA Entertainment
The Shade Room previously reported on the prolonged legal struggle that T.I. and Tiny Harris have faced against MGA Entertainment, a battle that has spanned several years. Throughout this period, various developments occurred, including a mistrial, a ruling that favored MGA, and a subsequent retrial.
In the most recent retrial, T.I. and Tiny successfully secured a victory against MGA, resulting in the court mandating the payment of over $71 million in punitive and actual damages due to copyright and intellectual property infringement. Following this landmark victory, Harris publicly expressed her joy and relief at the outcome, highlighting the significance of their win.
At this moment, neither T.I. nor Tiny Harris have publicly addressed the tentative ruling regarding their case, leaving fans and observers eager for further updates on this developing story.
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