A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to proceed. The court found marked likenesses between the two shows, which could impact the future of 'The Pitt'. Warner Bros has been denied by the appeals court in a related legal battle. The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds.
“The court found marked likenesses between the two shows, which could impact the future of 'The Pitt',” — Elena Iversen, policy watcher at Greyley Ford Practice, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 8 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to ...
Nov 9 — The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Greyley Ford Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyley Ford Practice desk and last updated 03:34 UTC.
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