Townhall··Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

Appeals Court Rules Michael Crichton's Widow Can Sue 'The Pitt'. Here's Why.

The Emmy-award winning medical drama "The Pitt" is facing a lawsuit from Sherri Crichton, the widow of "ER" creator Michael Crichton, who based the 1990s smash NBC show on his time as a medical student. The California Court of Appeals for the 2nd District ruled this week that Sherri Crichton's lawsuit can proceed after it denied an appeal from Warner Bros.

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