MGA granted right to sell Bratz through end of '09

LOS ANGELES A U.S. judge ruled this week that MGA Entertainment could continue selling its Bratz doll line through the end of 2009, according to reports.

U.S. District Judge Stephen Larson said at a hearing that he will modify his Dec. 3 stay to allow for the purchase and sales of Bratz-branded items beyond the original deadline of Feb. 11.

According to reports, MGA attorney Tom Nolan said the ruling prevented the company from having to layoff more than 1,000 employees as a result of canceled spring orders.