Michael Crichton’s Estate Sends Pitt to Court Room

Why is ‘The Pitt’ being sued by ‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate? Legal controversy, explained
In August 2024, the estate of the late author Michael Crichton sued the creators of “The Pitt” on three counts, including breach of contract. The plaintiffs allege that the HBO medical drama, which premiered in January, is an unauthorized reboot of “ER,” which was created and executive produced by Crichton and ran from 1994 until 2009.
Michael Crichton estate allowed to sue over claim ‘The Pitt’ is unauthorized ‘ER’ reboot
A lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton over the alleged similarities between “ER” and the new Max medical drama “The Pitt” has been allowed to proceed, a judge
Judge allows Michael Crichton's estate to pursue lawsuit against Warner Bros. over 'The Pitt'
A judge is allowing the estate of Michael Crichton — the late creator of hit television series "ER" — to pursue its lawsuit against Max's new medical drama "The Pitt."
‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Reboot? Michael Crichton Estate Sues Warner Bros
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Michael Crichton’s Estate Sends The Pitt to the Court Room
C lear! Buzz A Los Angeles judge has revived a lawsuit by ER creator Michael Crichton’s estate against Max’s new hit show, The Pitt, reports Rolling Stone. In August 2024, Cri
Michael Crichton's Estate Has Responded After A Judge Made A Decision About That Big ER And The Pitt Lawsuit: 'An Important Win'
A lawsuit has been brewing that alleged the new series is a thinly veiled copy of the NBC medical drama ER, which Crichton's estate has the rights to. Recently Warner Bros. Televi
Michael Crichton’s Estate Can Move Ahead with Lawsuit over ‘The Pitt,’ Judge Rules
Michael Crichton’s estate has overcome a challenge and can move ahead with its lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
Judge Denies Warner Bros. Motion to Dismiss Michael Crichton Estate Lawsuit Over 'The Pitt'
A court has denied Warner Bros.' anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss the case between WBD and the Michael Crichton estate over "The Pitt." Because of this ruling, the lawsuit will be allowed to move through discovery and to trial.
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