MGA Wins Jury Verdict on Punitive Damages in IP Dispute

A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, found on July 1, 2026, that MGA Entertainment owes no punitive damages in its intellectual property dispute with rapper T.I., his wife Tameka Harris, and the OMG Girlz group. The verdict concluded a fourth trial phase focused solely on punitive damages after prior proceedings addressed liability and compensatory awards.

The case centers on allegations that MGA misappropriated the likeness and image of the OMG Girlz for its doll products. Earlier juries had found infringement, but this panel determined that the evidence did not support an award of punitive damages sought by the plaintiffs, who had requested up to $125 million.

The ruling follows multiple trials and appeals in the matter, which has spanned several years. MGA had moved for a mistrial during proceedings, but the jury ultimately sided with the company on the damages issue.

Sources: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/jury-rejects-punitive-damages-in-omg-girlz-doll-dispute-with-mga https://www.law360.com/cases/5fe256eb126d2f02c3b95352/articles/2496247