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Max's 'The Pitt' Challenges 'ER' Knock-Off Claims in Court
Lawyers for Max’s ‘The Pitt’ submitted a final appeal to overturn claims that the Emmy-winning show is a knockoff of ‘ER.’ The case has been ongoing, with the estate of ‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton seeking damages. This legal battle highlights the complexities in intellectual property disputes.
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Variety
Lawyers for Max’s “The Pitt” submitted a final briefing Monday in an attempt to defeat claims that the Emmy-winning show is a knockoff of “ER.” This marks the most recent development in a lawsuit brought by “ER” creator Michael Crichton’s estate against
2026-05-12 22:44 UTC