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Appeals Court Says Lawsuit Over ‘The Pitt’ Can Proceed, Cites ‘Numerous’ Similarities to ‘ER’

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A California appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt shares “clear and numerous” similarities with Michael Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER , handing Crichton’s estate a…

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