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‘ER’ creator’s estate can sue over ‘The Pitt’ similarities, appeals court rules

Appeals court rules 'ER' creator's estate can sue over 'The Pitt' similarities.

By · Published November 5, 2026  21:34 UTC · Updated November 5, 2026  21:34 UTC

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What is the significance of the appeals court ruling?

The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed, which could have significant implications for 'The Pitt'.

What are the similarities between 'The Pitt' and 'ER'?

According to the court, the similarities are 'clear' but have not been specified.

What is the next step in the lawsuit?

The lawsuit will continue, with the next step likely to be a trial.

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The appeals court has ruled that the estate of 'ER' creator Michael Crichton can proceed with a lawsuit over similarities between 'The Pitt' and 'ER'. The decision comes after a review of the case, which has been ongoing for some time.

According to the court, the similarities between the two shows are 'clear' and sufficient to allow the lawsuit to proceed. The court's ruling is a significant setback for 'The Pitt', which has been accused of borrowing elements from 'ER'.

The lawsuit, which was filed by Crichton's estate, alleges that 'The Pitt' infringes on the copyright of 'ER'.

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