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Appeals Court Says Lawsuit Over ‘The Pitt’ Can Proceed, Cites ‘Numerous’ Similarities to ‘ER’
Source: Rolling Stone · Published
The lawsuit from Michael Crichton's estate claims Warner Bros' hit medical drama is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV show set in a hospital emergency room
The lawsuit from Michael Crichton's estate claims Warner Bros' hit medical drama is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV show set in a hospital emergency room
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