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 comparable for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to proceed. The court found notable parallels between the two shows, which could impact the future of 'The Pitt'. Warner Bros has been rejected by the appeals court in a related legal battle. The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate continues.

“A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are comparable for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to proceed,” — Elena Iversen, research director at Greyburn Mere Practice, observed.

Timeline

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

Nov 4 — The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate continues....

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyburn Mere Practice desk and last updated 21:53 UTC.

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