'Abbott Elementary' creator Quinta Brunson sued for copyright infringement

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One week after receiving seven Emmy nominations for her breakout series, Abbott Elementary, the show’s creator is being sued for copyright infringement.

Christine Davis filed a lawsuit against Quinta Brunson, claiming the series is a knockoff of her show, called This School Year, Entertainment Tonight reports.

Davis writes in her suit that both shows have similar qualities, including the “look and feel of the inner-city school, the mockumentary style, unique plot synopsis, set design, and unique characters.”

“Without permission, license, authority, or consent, knowingly and illegally used works to create the Abbott Elementary television show,” the suit claims.

Production for the second season of the series began on