Appeals Court Says Lawsuit Over 'The Pitt' Can Proceed, Cites 'Numerous' Similarities to 'ER'

Source: Rolling Stone · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 03:00 · 3 h ago

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An appeals court ruled that the Emmy-winning drama 'The Pitt' shares “clear and numerous” similarities with Michael Crichton’s 1990s TV hit 'ER.'

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 03:00 by Rolling Stone and is part of the World news coverage.

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