If you were a patient, employee, or visitor at Northwell Health’s Sleep Disorder Center or Stars Rehabilitation Center in Nassau County between August 2022 and April 2024, you may have been secretly recorded in a bathroom.
In April 2024, a staff member discovered that an employee, Sanjai Syamaprasad, had allegedly installed hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors in restrooms. Despite learning of the surveillance then, Northwell Health did not notify victims until May 2025, when it mailed letters to approximately 13,000 people.
Victims are now pursuing claims through a class action lawsuit and individual cases for privacy invasion, negligence, and emotional distress.
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According to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, Syamaprasad allegedly:
Despite uncovering the scheme in April 2024, Northwell Health delayed victim notification for over a year, only mailing letters in May 2025.
Syamaprasad was charged with:
In July 2025, he admitted to planting cameras and watching the recordings, but received probation instead of jail time. Prosecutors argued for prison, citing over 300 recovered videos, but the judge imposed a lighter sentence.
This outcome has fueled outrage and reinforced the importance of the civil lawsuits, since criminal court accountability was limited.
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The class action lawsuit against Northwell Health alleges:
One of the lawsuit’s key allegations is that Northwell withheld the truth for 12 months. Patients and employees continued using the facilities without knowing their privacy had been violated.
Northwell claims it was cooperating with law enforcement, but no law prevented immediate notification.
Approximately 13,000 people—patients, employees, contractors, and visitors—received notification letters in May 2025. The true scope may be broader, given Northwell’s high patient volume.
Victims may be eligible for compensation covering:
Similar cases show significant settlement potential. For example:
Based on precedent, per-person settlements in the Northwell case could range from tens of thousands to six- or seven-figure awards, depending on psychological impact and evidence.
You may qualify if you:
Even if you did not receive a letter, you may still have a claim if you visited these facilities.
How many victims are involved in the Northwell hidden camera case?
Northwell Health sent approximately 13,000 notification letters to patients, employees, and visitors who may have been secretly recorded. The true number could be larger, given the facility’s high patient volume.
Why is there a class action lawsuit against Northwell Health?
The lawsuit alleges gross negligence, failure to protect private spaces, and a year-long delay in notifying victims about hidden surveillance, which caused additional harm.
What kind of compensation can Northwell victims expect?
Compensation could include damages for emotional distress, loss of privacy, therapy costs, and punitive damages. Similar hidden camera cases have resulted in settlements ranging from tens of thousands to millions per victim.
Has Northwell Health admitted responsibility?
Northwell has stated it cooperated with law enforcement and revoked the employee’s access but has not admitted liability. Plaintiffs argue that failing to notify victims for a year shows serious accountability failures.
What should I do if I think I was filmed at Northwell?
If you received a notification letter or visited the affected centers between August 2022 and April 2024, you should consult an attorney. Legal teams can confirm your eligibility for either the class action lawsuit or an individual claim.
Is joining the class action my only option?
No. Victims may also pursue individual lawsuits for higher compensation depending on the severity of their emotional distress or other damages.
Hospitals are supposed to be safe places. Northwell Health’s failure to protect patients and staff—and its decision to delay disclosure for a year—demands accountability.
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