Industry May 13, 2026
Lawyers Deny 'ER' Rip-off in 'The Pitt' Lawsuit
'ER' creator Michael Crichton’s estate first brought the case against Warner Bros. in 2024
Originally published by
NME
Lawyers for the television show 'The Pitt' have asserted that their series is not an imitation of 'ER'. The legal team's statement comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the estate of 'ER' creator Michael Crichton. The case was initiated against Warner Bros. in 2024. Originally reported by NME.