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 marked likenesses between the two shows, which could influence 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 goes on.
“Warner Bros has been denied by the appeals court in a related legal battle,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Shipley Stow Recruitment, observed.
Timeline
Nov 5 — A judge has ruled that 'The Pitt' and 'ER' are too alike for a lawsuit against the Michael Crichton estate to ...
Nov 7 — The decision comes as the legal battle over the Michael Crichton estate goes on....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Shipley Stow Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipley Stow Recruitment desk and last updated 01:11 UTC.
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