Dan Schneider Defamation Lawsuit Over 'Quiet on Set' Documentary Moves Forward

A judge ruled that Schneider's claims of implied defamation in the docuseries warrant further legal proceedings.

Dan Schneider filed a defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, and others over the docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.'
The Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a motion to dismiss the case under California's anti-SLAPP statute, stating the lawsuit is not frivolous.
Schneider alleges the series falsely implies he was involved in or complicit with child sexual abuse, which he denies, calling the portrayal damaging to his reputation.
The docuseries highlighted allegations of abusive and inappropriate behavior on Schneider’s sets at Nickelodeon, though no sexual misconduct allegations against him were substantiated.
Schneider has admitted to past poor leadership and inappropriate workplace behavior but maintains the documentary misrepresented him for sensationalism and ratings.