Michael Crichton, ER and The Pitt

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.
‘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.
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 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
Court Denies Bid to Dismiss ‘The Pitt’ Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. TV, ‘ER’ Alums
The court ruled against Warner Bros. Television, which said that it was exercising its free speech rights in creating 'The Pitt.'
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'
Judge Allows Michael Crichton’s Estate to Pursue Lawsuit Over ‘The Pitt’
A judge has allowed Michael Crichton's widow to pursue a lawsuit arguing that 'The Pitt' is a thinly veiled reboot of 'ER.'
TV Talk: Pittsburgh doctors give ‘The Pitt’ a positive prognosis
For staff in the Allegheny General Hospital emergency room, Max’s Pittsburgh-set “The Pitt” isn’t just a TV show, but an ...
When Do New Episodes Of ‘The Pitt’ Come Out on Max? Episode 9 Premiere Time and More
The Pitt Episode 9 “3 PM” will premiere on MAX on Thursday, February 27. The Pitt Episode 9 “3 PM” will be streaming tonight, Thursday, February 27, at 9 PM ET (or 6 PM PT) on MAX. Just as a heads up, ...
The Medical Crisis TV Dramas Like ‘The Pitt’ Won’t Show You
EMTs waiting in emergency room hallways, delaying care & 911 responses. Here’s why this is a growing emergency.
‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa Says Dana Faces an ‘Existential Crisis’ After Episode 9 Attack
The actress tells TheWrap what to expect as Dana’s story ramps up and why the Max drama series is a “love letter” for ...
‘The Pitt’: Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa & More Break Down Shocking Ending for Dana
Plus, Patrick Ball, Isa Briones, and exec producers R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells discuss Robby's upcoming breakdown, ...
‘The Pitt' Breach Of Contract Battle Between Michael Crichton's Widow & Warner Bros Discovery Given Official Greenlight By Judge – Update
The Pitt is officially coming back for a second season Max declared on Valentines’ Day, and the legal fray between Michael ...
How Accurate Is ‘The Pitt’?
With so many medical dramas on TV right now, it looks like The Pitt is topping them all with its commitment to accuracy.
Medical dramas shift after pandemic says 'Pitt' star Noah Wyle
Noah Wyle hadn’t planned on going back to a medical series, but after the pandemic he felt compelled to revisit the landscape ...