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Former dentist Howard S. Schneider is facing a medical malpractice lawsuit from dozens of parents. They say he deliberately harmed their children.
Katie McKee of ActionNewsJax in Jacksonville, Florida, tried to speak to Schneider on Saturday about 58 notices of intent to sue that he was served with Friday, as well as accusations he nearly hit a process server with his car as she was serving those notices. An ActionNewsJax photojournalist was recording the exchange between McKee and Schneider when Schneider's car started moving toward the photojournalist.
According to ActionNewsJax, McKee and the photojournalist were on public property when Schneider not only refused to comment but revved his engine, driving up over the curb and on to the sidewalk toward the photojournalist. Schneider told ActionNewsJax to contact his attorney. Representatives from the station said they have not heard from the attorney.
ActionNewsJax showed the video to attorney John Phillips, who represents dozens of parents who say Schneider hurt their children. Phillips said Schneider revved his car Friday at the process server before throwing the papers down in his driveway.
Phillips provided pictures he said are from the Friday confrontation. That incident reportedly was caught on camera, but Phillips said it still needs to be reviewed by police.
“This the third time in three days that he has used his vehicle as a weapon,” Phillips said.
Phillips said Schneider also revved his car at a national news outlet that showed up at his home. He said seeing this footage is alarming.
“My first instinct is, 'Well, what happened to these poor kids when they didn't comply with him?' Is that the issue, that he is an old man with a terrible temper that will do anything to force you in compliance?” Phillips said.
ActionNewsJax reported about the complaints against Schneider in April. Brandi Motley was one of the first parents to come forward, saying her 6-year-old daughter, Briel, received multiple injuries to her face and neck during an appointment.
Since then, hundreds of parents who sent their children to Schneider also have spoken up about allegations of abuse. Motley is one of the many being represented by Phillips in this case, and said she is happy that it is moving forward.
“I just wish it would have happened sooner, so it wouldn't have affected so many kids lives,” Motley said.
Many parents told ActionNewsJax that they continued to take their children to Schneider because he was one of the few local dentists who accepted Medicaid.
Motley said she is now paying for Briel to see an orthodontist.
“It’s hard, it’s really hard paying out of pocket but we are getting there. They’re helping us; they are working with us because they know the situation,” Motley said.
Motley said Briel’s orthodontist sees her twice a week. They are trying to build a relationship with her so that she is able to trust them and allow them to eventually work on her teeth.
As ActionNewsJax first reported April, the Florida Attorney General's Office confirmed it is investigating Schneider on allegations of Medicaid fraud.
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