Dan Schneider, former showrunner at Nickelodeon, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the creators of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
In his lawsuit, Schneider claims that the docuseries falsely suggested he had sexually abused children while working at Nickelodeon. Describing the depiction of him in the five-part series as a "hit job," Schneider argues that the filmmakers destroyed his reputation and legacy for the sake of clickbait and ratings.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, names Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, and Maxine Productions as defendants. Schneider asserts that while the series highlighted mistakes he made during his tenure at Nickelodeon, it falsely implied his involvement in heinous crimes committed by other individuals.
Schneider acknowledges his past errors and expresses regret for his behavior as a producer but insists that the series went beyond reporting the truth by falsely implicating him in criminal acts. He asserts that he was not complicit in any abuse and condemns the false implications made by the filmmakers.
The lawsuit emphasizes the defamatory nature of the series, particularly its editing and graphics, which allegedly imply Schneider's involvement in criminal activities. Schneider seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief to remove or edit portions of the series that defame him.
The creators of "Quiet on Set" and the companies named in the lawsuit have not yet responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. The docuseries premiered in March and covered Schneider's time at Nickelodeon, highlighting allegations of workplace toxicity and discrimination against female staff.
Among the claims made in the series is an allegation by actor Drake Bell regarding sexual abuse by Brian Peck, an individual hired by Nickelodeon. Schneider's legal team contends that the series falsely equated him with individuals convicted of sexual abuse, leading viewers to infer his involvement in criminal acts.
Schneider seeks to set the record straight and hold accountable those responsible for damaging his reputation and legacy.
In his lawsuit, Schneider claims that the docuseries falsely suggested he had sexually abused children while working at Nickelodeon. Describing the depiction of him in the five-part series as a "hit job," Schneider argues that the filmmakers destroyed his reputation and legacy for the sake of clickbait and ratings.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, names Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, and Maxine Productions as defendants. Schneider asserts that while the series highlighted mistakes he made during his tenure at Nickelodeon, it falsely implied his involvement in heinous crimes committed by other individuals.
Schneider acknowledges his past errors and expresses regret for his behavior as a producer but insists that the series went beyond reporting the truth by falsely implicating him in criminal acts. He asserts that he was not complicit in any abuse and condemns the false implications made by the filmmakers.
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| In "Quiet on Set," Drake Bell made an appearance and claimed that Brian Peck, not Schneider, had sexually assaulted her. (Christopher Polk) |
The lawsuit emphasizes the defamatory nature of the series, particularly its editing and graphics, which allegedly imply Schneider's involvement in criminal activities. Schneider seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief to remove or edit portions of the series that defame him.
The creators of "Quiet on Set" and the companies named in the lawsuit have not yet responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. The docuseries premiered in March and covered Schneider's time at Nickelodeon, highlighting allegations of workplace toxicity and discrimination against female staff.
Among the claims made in the series is an allegation by actor Drake Bell regarding sexual abuse by Brian Peck, an individual hired by Nickelodeon. Schneider's legal team contends that the series falsely equated him with individuals convicted of sexual abuse, leading viewers to infer his involvement in criminal acts.
Schneider seeks to set the record straight and hold accountable those responsible for damaging his reputation and legacy.
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