OMG Girlz $71 Million Award Left Intact After Judge Changes Mind

Toy maker MGA Entertainment Inc. must pay $71 million to former pop group OMG Girlz for ripping off the former teen pop group’s name and likeness in a line of dolls, a California federal judge ordered Monday, departing from his earlier position that would have slashed the bulk of the jury’s damages award.

Judge James V. Selna changed his mind after saying in a Jan. 6 tentative ruling that the toy maker, known for its “Bratz” line, shouldn’t have to pay $53.6 million in punitive damages. He ultimately left the damages award untouched, after a jury in September found that ...