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Warner Bros. Lawsuit Over

5 Nov

Summary

Warner Bros. lost an appeal attempting to dismiss Crichton estate's lawsuit.
The estate claims "The Pitt" infringes on rights from a 1994 agreement.
A jury trial will now proceed to discovery and a jury trial.

Warner Bros.' attempts to halt a lawsuit filed by the Michael Crichton estate have been unsuccessful following a ruling by the California Courts of Appeal. The estate contends that the studio's work "The Pitt" violates a 1994 agreement concerning "frozen rights," asserting it is a derivative of the popular medical drama "ER." This recent appellate decision mirrors the Superior Court's prior finding.

Consequently, the legal battle will now progress to the discovery phase, leading to a jury trial. This outcome signifies a significant setback for Warner Bros. in their effort to dismiss the claims brought forth by the estate.

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