In a legal dispute involving the pop group OMG Girlz, a federal judge has drastically reduced a punitive damages award from $53.6 million to just $1. The case centers around allegations that MGA Entertainment, a California-based toymaker, deliberately copied the group’s distinctive look for their line of dolls. U.S. District Judge James Selna concluded that the evidence presented did not demonstrate MGA Entertainment willfully infringed on the OMG Girlz’s trade dress, necessitating the cutback of the jury’s substantial award. This decision paves the way for a fourth trial in the ongoing legal saga between the parties.
MGA Entertainment has consistently maintained that there was no willful infringement on the group’s trade dress. The rejection of the reduced award suggests the dispute remains far from resolution. For more detailed information on the proceedings, the case discussion is available on Law.com.