Michael Crichton's Estate Has Responded

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.
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."
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
Michael Crichton’s Estate Sends The Pitt to the Court Room
Clear! 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, Crichton’s widow, Sherri Crichton,
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 heirs have shown enough "merit" to proceed with a lawsuit alleging the new Max show ‘The Pitt' is derivative of 'ER'
‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Reboot? Michael Crichton Estate Sues Warner Bros
Perhaps you know Michael Crichton as the man behind the Jurassic Park novels that spawned the iconic film series, but the accomplished writer and filmmaker was also the mastermind behind ER, one of the most renowned medical dramas to ever grace our screens.
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.
As The Pitt’s Renewed For Season 2 And Lawsuits Loom, Noah Wyle Explains Why An ER Reboot Didn’t Happen Instead
On one hand, the Noah Wyle-led medical drama has been renewed by Warner Bros. Television for Season 2, which is fantastic for ...
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Lawsuit Advances to Challenge ‘The Pitt’
The Pitt,” Max’s 15-episode hospital drama set and partially filmed in Pittsburgh, has been renewed for a second season. But ...