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Dan Schneider 'Quiet on Set' Defamation Lawsuit Thrown Out
A California appellate panel said the documentary criticized Schneider’s conduct but did not imply he committed child sex abuse.
- On Thursday, a three-judge California appeals panel unanimously dismissed former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider's defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the 2024 documentary series "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
- Schneider sued in 2024, alleging the docuseries was a "hit job" that falsely implied he facilitated child sex abuse committed by others, claiming it destroyed his "legacy and reputation."
- The panel determined the series "clearly distinguishes between the lamentable conduct that its participants attribute to Schneider" and the child sexual abuse explicitly attributed to named individuals, including dialogue coach Brian Peck.
- Reversing a lower court's 2024 decision that allowed the suit to proceed, the appellate court ruled in favor of the defendants; Schneider's attorney Silver stated they are "considering whether to appeal."
- California's anti-SLAPP statute, which guards against litigation meant to stifle speech on public interest matters, provided the legal framework for the panel's dismissal, confirming findings that exonerated Schneider of sexual abuse.
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Dan Schneider Loses Big as ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers Win Appeal
Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of alleged sexual assault, with details. Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider’s defamation case against Warner Bros. Discovery over Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has been rejected. Schneider filed his lawsuit in May 2024, shortly after Quiet on Set premiered on Investigation Discovery in March. He […]
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