Explained: 'ER' and 'The Pitt' are similar enough for lawsuit to move forward, appeals court finds

A California appeals court ruled that 'ER' and 'The Pitt' have enough similarity for the lawsuit to move forward.

frozen rights provision

A contract clause preventing a studio from making sequels, remakes or spinoffs of a work without the creator's (or estate's) consent.

2nd District Court of Appeal

A California appellate court that reviews decisions from lower trial courts.

motion to throw out the case

A legal request asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit before trial.

defendants

The parties being sued in a lawsuit.