Texas toy company alleges in lawsuit Bratz-maker MGA stole idea for robotic bug toy

Lawsuit: Bratz-maker stole idea for robotic bug

LOS ANGELES — A Texas toy company has filed a lawsuit alleging toy maker MGA Entertainment stole its idea for a tiny robotic bug.

Innovation First Inc. filed the suit in Hunt County, Texas, last week over its Hexbug Nano toy.

The lawsuit alleges MGA copied Innovation First and marketed a copycat called “Legend of Nara Battling Bugs.”

The Greenville, Texas, company is seeking damages and MGA’s profits from selling its version of the thumb-sized insect robots, plus interest.

An MGA spokeswoman did not immediately return a call or e-mail.

MGA is also in a legal battle with toy giant Mattel over who owns the popular Bratz doll line.

A California appeals court overturned a $100 million reward for Mattel in that case.

It will be retried in January.