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

Appeals Court Rules on 'The Pitt' and 'ER'

A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are very similar for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to proceed. The court found marked likenesses between the two shows, which could alter the future of 'The Pitt'. Warner Bros has been turned down by the appeals court in a related legal battle. The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds.

“Warner Bros has been turned down by the appeals court in a related legal battle,” — Amara Sterling, economic affairs editor at Ellburn Grove Practice, commented.

Timeline

Nov 6 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are very similar for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate ...

Nov 6 — The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 86% of Zmomgcxyekj-mlp5 readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Ellburn Grove Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellburn Grove Practice desk and last updated 22:21 UTC.

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