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Dan Schneider Allowed to Sue Over ‘Quiet on Set’ Documentary

Last updated: November 25, 2024 9:25 am
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Judge Allows Dan Schneider to Proceed with Defamation Lawsuit Over Nickelodeon Documentary

A recent ruling by Judge Ashfaq G. Chowdhury has given showrunner Dan Schneider the green light to move forward with his defamation lawsuit regarding the documentary “Quiet on Set.” The documentary delved into allegations of sexual misconduct at Nickelodeon, where Schneider was a prominent figure for over two decades.

Schneider, known for creating hit shows on Nickelodeon, including “The Amanda Show” and “iCarly,” denounced the documentary as a “hit job,” claiming that it falsely insinuated his involvement in sexual abuse or his knowledge of sexual abusers being hired on his shows.

The judge’s ruling stated that Schneider’s claims were not frivolous and that a reasonable viewer could interpret the documentary as making damning implications about his conduct.

Despite efforts by Warner Bros. and Sony to dismiss the lawsuit under the state anti-SLAPP statute, arguing that the documentary did not directly accuse Schneider of sexual abuse, the judge found merit in Schneider’s argument that the documentary implied defamatory statements about him.

“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” premiered on Investigation Discovery and Max, drawing on a 2022 Business Insider article that detailed Schneider’s alleged abusive behavior on set. Former staffers also raised concerns about overly sexualized content in the shows, deemed inappropriate for young audiences.

Nickelodeon severed ties with Schneider in 2018 following an internal investigation into verbal abuse, although no evidence of sexual misconduct with child actors was found. Schneider has denied many of the accusations but has acknowledged making people feel uncomfortable and requesting neck massages on set.

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The documentary highlighted the cases of Brian Peck and Jason Handy, former crew members who were later convicted of child sex abuse. Schneider’s lawsuit alleged that the documentary unfairly associated him with these individuals, creating a defamatory implication.

Schneider’s legal team argued that the documentary’s portrayal of him was misleading and damaging, despite not directly accusing him of sexual abuse. The judge’s decision to allow the lawsuit to proceed indicates a potential legal battle ahead.

As the case progresses, the outcome will be closely watched by industry insiders and fans of Schneider’s work, eager to see how the legal system navigates the intersection of free speech and defamation in the entertainment industry.

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