Crichton’s work has inspired filmmakers, scientists, and countless budding writers. Like the dinosaurs he brought back to life, Michael Crichton’s legacy will live on.

Michael Crichton’s estate has overcome a challenge and can move ahead with its lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER, a Los Angeles judge ...

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 ruled this week.

By Winston Cho A lawsuit against Warner Bros. Television over its ER revival look-alike from the estate of Michael Crichton, holder of the rights to the medical drama created by the prolific ...