Northwell Sleep Center Lawsuit & Hidden Cameras
Between 2022 and April 2024, hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors were placed in bathrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center and Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) Rehabilitation in Great Neck, NY.
These cameras, which were installed and removed by former sleep center employee Sanjai Syamaprasad during his shifts, captured hundreds of videos of unsuspecting patients, employees, and minors.
Northwell Health notified over 13,000 patients who may have been impacted by this serious breach of privacy. Around 250 lawsuits against Northwell claim they failed to properly supervise their employee or protect patient confidentiality.
By filing a civil lawsuit, those affected by the Northwell Sleep Center privacy breach may be able to seek accountability and pursue compensation for the emotional distress and violation of trust they experienced.
At Sokolove Law, we have over 45 years of experience fighting for those impacted by hospital privacy breaches. Let us put our experience to work for you.
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Syamaprasad Pleads Guilty in Sleep Center Surveillance Case
In April 2024, Sanjai Syamaprasad was arrested after law enforcement was informed about his secret recordings at the Northwell Health Sleep Center. A year later, he was indicted by a grand jury.
The case against Syamaprasad advanced significantly in July 2025:
- He pleaded guilty to 5 counts of unlawful surveillance and 2 counts of tampering with physical evidence
- Prosecutors recommended 1 to 3 years in jail for each charge filed against him
- The judge offered 5 years of probation and sex offender registration instead of jail time, citing remorse and the completion of a program
While sentencing will not be formalized until September 15, 2025, the District Attorney has expressed her disappointment with the judge's offer.
"This case deserved jail time. It's not a one-off. It's not one time, one night he did this. It was night after night after night, victim after victim."
– Anne Donnelly, Nassau County District Attorney
Although the criminal case against Syamaprasad is nearing resolution, survivors may also be able to file a civil lawsuit against his employer for failing to notice or prevent this invasion of privacy at their facility.
Who Qualifies for a Northwell Lawsuit?
Northwell Health has notified many patients about the security breach at their facility, but only a few of the individuals on the recordings have been identified so far. Hundreds of others may qualify to take legal action.
You may be able to file a Northwell hidden camera lawsuit if you:
- Were a patient, visitor, or employee at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorder Center or STARS Rehabilitation between April 2022 and August 2024
- Used the bathroom or changed your clothes at either facility during this time
- Were notified by the facility of the security breach
Even if you're unsure whether you were filmed, our team is here to help you understand your rights and legal options.
However, there’s only a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit due to laws called statutes of limitations, so it’s important to act fast.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if we may be able to fight for you. It costs nothing to speak with us.
How to File a Northwell Sleep Center Lawsuit
What happened to patients at the Northwell Sleep Disorder Center was a violation of trust and privacy. Survivors deserve the chance to seek answers and accountability.
At Sokolove Law, we can handle every step of filing a Northwell Sleep Center lawsuit on your behalf. Our goal is to make the legal process as easy and stress-free as possible for those we represent.
Our experienced hospital privacy breach lawyers can:
- Determine your eligibility to take legal action during a free case review
- Gather evidence, like records of your visits to the facility, to build a strong case on your behalf
- File your Northwell Sleep Center lawsuit before any legal deadlines
- Negotiate a settlement with the defendant(s)
You don’t have to navigate this process alone. Our team is here to listen, support you, and fight for the justice you deserve.
Get Help from Our Northwell Health Lawsuit Lawyers
At Sokolove Law, we have decades of experience filing civil lawsuits for victims impacted by privacy breaches across the country.
Our Northwell Health lawsuit lawyers have the resources and skills needed to hold those responsible for the violations that occurred at the sleep center accountable.
To date, we’ve secured more than $10 Billion total in past results for our clients.
There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our team, so you can get legal help without facing any financial risk.
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Northwell Health Sleep Center & STARS Rehabilitation Lawsuit FAQs
What happened at the Northwell Sleep Center in New York?
At the Northwell Sleep Disorder Center, patients were reportedly filmed without their consent while using the bathroom.
Between at least July 2023 and April 2024, a former employee of the sleep center allegedly placed cameras in bathroom smoke detectors and downloaded the footage from them.
Contact us now to find out if you may be able to take legal action for the privacy breach at Northwell.
Is there a lawsuit against Northwell Health?
Yes. Around 250 lawsuits against Northwell Health claim the company failed to properly supervise a former employee who allegedly filmed patients and staff at their Great Neck facility, leading to a serious breach of privacy.
Patients and staff members may be able to take legal action and hold Northwell accountable for this violation.
How much do Northwell Health attorneys charge?
At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Northwell Health attorneys.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if our team may be able to fight for you.
