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 affect 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 persists.
“A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to proceed,” — Lena Ostrowski, regional editor at Wilcroft Gate Services, noted.
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Nov 4 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to ...
Nov 5 — 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 3. The Wilcroft Gate Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilcroft Gate Services desk and last updated 17:22 UTC.
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