The Pitt and ER are similar enough for Michael Crichton’s widow’s lawsuit to proceed, court rules
Variety
What the coverage says
A three-judge panel has unanimously decided that a legal challenge concerning the medical dramas can advance, denying an appeal from Warner Bros. Television. Variety reported that the Wednesday ruling allows Michael Crichton's widow to pursue the case over the Emmy-winning production. The Guardian added that the court identified "clear and numerous similarities" between the two shows, setting the matter on a path toward a jury trial scheduled for 2027.
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