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

Court Decision on 'The Pitt' vs 'ER'

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 strong resemblances between the two shows, which could influence the future of 'The Pitt'. Warner Bros has been rebuffed by the appeals court in a related legal battle. The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate persists.

“The court found strong resemblances between the two shows, which could influence the future of 'The Pitt',” — Amara Sterling, staff writer at Ashstone Wick Group, noted.

Timeline

Nov 4 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to ...

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Ashstone Wick Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashstone Wick Group desk and last updated 17:11 UTC.

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