Umberg/Zipser Secures Jury Verdict Eliminating Punitive Damages Exposure for MGA Entertainment (July 2, 2026)
Umberg/Zipser congratulates Mark Finkelstein and Ellen Kim, who, together with co-counsel at McKool Smith, secured a unanimous federal jury verdict finding that MGA Entertainment and its CEO, Isaac Larian, are not liable for $125 million in punitive damages in the company’s long-running litigation involving rapper T.I. Harris and MGA’s L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls. This significant result reflects the dedication, collaboration, and advocacy of the entire legal team.
Related Media Coverage:
“MGA Beats Rapper T.I.’s Bid For $125M In Punitive Damages” Law360 (July 1, 2026)
“Jury Rejects Punitive Damages in OMG Girlz Doll Dispute With MGA” Bloomberg Law (July 1, 2026)
“T.I. and Tiny Awarded $0 in Punitive Damages in OMG Girlz Trial, Jury Rules” Rolling Stone (July 1, 2026)
“T.I. and Tiny’s Legal Win Capped at $18 Million Following Latest OMG Girlz Doll Trial” Billboard (July 1, 2026)
“T.I. and Tiny lose bid for $53.6M in punitive damages from MGA – OMG Girlz doll award stays capped at $17.9M” Music Business Worldwide (July 2, 2002)
