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Los Angeles — A California appeals court has found that “ER” and “The Pitt” have enough similarity that a lawsuit brought by the widow and estate of “ER” creator Michael Crichton alleging “The Pitt” is an unauthorized reboot can move forward.

A California appeals court has found enough similarity between “ER” and “The Pitt” for a lawsuit by Michael Crichton’s widow to proceed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court has found that “ER” and “The Pitt” have enough similarity that a lawsuit brought by the widow and estate of “ER” creator Michael Crichton alleging “The Pitt” is an unauthorized reboot can move forward.

Streamer Hasan Piker filed a defamation suit Tuesday in a Washington, D.C. federal court against commentator Scott Jennings, demanding over $72 million, Bloomberg Law reported.

A Las Vegas couple identified only as Mary and John Doe has sued Roblox, alleging the gaming platform failed to safeguard their 9-year-old daughter after a predator began sending her sexually explicit photographs and videos. The 80-page complaint, filed in Las Vegas, alleges the company failed to protect the child.

Los Angeles County’s claim that Roblox exposed children to sexual exploitation can proceed after a judge held that the platform’s age-verification processes are not protected by Section 230 or the First Amendment.

Epic Games has built a massive gaming empire on the success of Fortnite, but also heavy legal scrutiny. The developer is facing yet another major legal battle after a consumer advocacy group accused the company of manipulating younger players into buying “V-Bucks,” the game’s virtual currency, through deceptive commercial practices.

Jodie Turner-Smith and her brother Richard Smith are being sued by three Jane Does.

Nintendo of America has won $4.5 million in damages from Reddit user James C. Williams, also known as ‘Archbox,’ for copyright violations.

Roblox failed in two attempts to stop a Los Angeles County lawsuit accusing the gaming platform of exposing children to sexual predators, grooming and sexually explicit content while promoting itself as safe for young users.