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 rejected by the appeals court in a related legal battle. The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds.
“The court found marked likenesses between the two shows, which could alter the future of 'The Pitt',” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Newcroft Dale Staffing, explained.
Timeline
Nov 7 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are very similar for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate ...
Nov 8 — The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate proceeds....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Newcroft Dale Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newcroft Dale Staffing desk and last updated 03:13 UTC.
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