Michael Crichton’s Estate Sues Warner Bros. Over 'ER' Reboot
Lawsuit claims upcoming series 'The Pitt' is an unauthorized rebranding of the iconic medical drama
- Crichton's estate alleges Warner Bros. breached a contract prohibiting 'ER' derivatives without consent.
- The estate seeks to halt production of 'The Pitt' and demands punitive damages.
- Warner Bros. denies the claims, asserting 'The Pitt' is an original show.
- Noah Wyle, John Wells, and R. Scott Gemmill are named defendants in the lawsuit.
- The dispute highlights concerns over intellectual property rights and creator legacy.
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