Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs A federal judge in California has reinstated more than $53 million in punitive damages to rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, in their copyright infringement lawsuit against toy company MGA Entertainment over its L.O.L. Surprise! OMG dolls.Newsweek reached out to representatives for MGA Entertainment and the Harrises via email for comment.Who Is Tameka “Tiny” Harris?Tiny is a singer, songwriter, and television personality. She gained prominence in the 1990s as a member of the R&B group Xscape, contributing to hits like “Understanding” and “My Little Secret.” Beyond her performances, Harris co-wrote the Grammy Award-winning song “No Scrubs” for TLC.Her nickname “Tiny” reflects her petite stature of 4 feet 11 inches. In 2010, she married rapper T.I. Together, they have three children: King, Major, and Heiress. Harris also has an older daughter, Zonnique Pullins, from a previous relationship.In addition to her music career, Harris has starred in the reality shows Tiny and Toya and T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.
T.I. and Tiny at the Los Angeles premiere of “Entourage” on June 1, 2015.
T.I. and Tiny at the Los Angeles premiere of “Entourage” on June 1, 2015.
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How Much Did T.I. And Tiny Get In Their Lawsuit?T.I. and Tiny initially won $17.8 million in profits from seven MGA dolls on September 23. Last month, U.S. District Judge James Selna issued a tentative ruling to nullify the $53.6 million in punitive damages, citing doubts about whether the jury had adequate evidence to support them.However, Selna ruled Monday that both sides had agreed to a jury verdict, giving the Harris family the additional $53.6 million.What To KnowThe lawsuit accused MGA Entertainment of cultural appropriation and theft, claiming their OMG Dolls were modeled after the girl group OMG Girlz, which includes Tiny’s daughter Pullins, Bahja Rodriguez, and Breaunna Womack—leading to a copyright infringement case.Initially, Selna questioned whether the jury’s decision to award punitive damages was advisory, which would have allowed him to determine the final amount. However, he ultimately ruled that both parties had agreed to a jury trial and that the verdict on punitive damages should stand.During the case, MGA’s attorneys argued that there had been no customer confusion about the dolls being affiliated with the OMG Girlz and that awarding the couple all profits from the seven dolls was sufficient punishment. The judge ultimately disagreed, allowing the entire $53.6 million in punitive damages to stand.What People Are SayingNeither T.I. nor Tiny have addressed their latest legal win.What’s NextT.I. has a concert at the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta, Canada, on March 8.Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com
