The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules

Headline from BBC News · First reported Nov 5, 6:21 AM ET (7h ago) · Updated Nov 5, 10:11 AM ET · 2 sources, 2 articles

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The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.

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NBC NewsLeft-CenterHigh·Nov 5, 10:11 AM ET

‘ER’ creator’s estate can sue over ‘The Pitt’ similarities, appeals court rules

An appeals court ruled Wednesday that “ER” is similar enough to HBO’s “The Pitt” for Michael Crichton’s estate to continue its lawsuit against the Emmy Award-winning show.

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The Pitt and ER are similar enough for lawsuit to proceed, judge rules

The widow of ER creator Michael Crichton argues The Pitt is effectively a reboot of the 1990s series.

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