'ER' and 'The Pitt' are similar enough for lawsuit to move forward, appeals court finds
A California appeals court has found enough similarity between “ER” and “The Pitt” for a lawsuit brought by Michael Crichton's widow to proceed.
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What happenedA California appeals court has found enough similarity between “ER” and “The Pitt” for a lawsuit brought by Michael Crichton's widow to proceed.
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Center'ER' and 'The Pitt' are similar enough for lawsuit to move forward, appeals court finds
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