‘ER’ creator’s estate can sue over ‘The Pitt’ similarities, appeals court rules
The wife of one of the creators of “ER” sued the team behind “The Pitt” in 2024, alleging the new hospital-based drama is an unauthorized reboot of her late husband’s show.
The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 13:30 by NBC News and is part of the World news coverage.
What other outlets are saying
- NBC News: ‘ER’ creator’s estate can sue over ‘The Pitt’ similarities, appeals court rules
- Deadline: ‘The Pitt’s Battle With Michael Crichton Estate Heading To Trial As Warner Bros Rebuffed By Appeals Court
- Rolling Stone: Appeals Court Says Lawsuit Over 'The Pitt' Can Proceed, Cites 'Numerous' Similarities to 'ER'
- WKYC: Glenville High School football playoff ban reinstated after appeals court grants OHSAA request
- Yahoo: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘ER’ Are Similar Enough to Allow Crichton Suit, Appeals Court Rules
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It was first reported by NBC News on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 13:30.
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