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‘ER’ and ‘The Pitt’ lawsuit can proceed

A California appeals court ruled that a lawsuit accusing The Pitt of copying the medical drama ER can proceed. Michael Crichton’s widow and estate say the newer series is an unauthorized reboot of the show he created.
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