Summary: A lawsuit has been filed against Northwell Health and a sleep technician, alleging unauthorized videotaping of patients, staff, and visitors in the restrooms of the North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center in Great Neck, New York. The lawsuit, filed by German Rubenstein LLP, claims that hidden cameras disguised in dummy smoke detectors were used to secretly record individuals. Northwell Health responded by stating it took swift action upon learning of the technician’s misconduct and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
Key Takeaways:
- Alleged Privacy Breach: The lawsuit alleges that hidden cameras were secretly placed in the Sleep Disorders Center’s restrooms, capturing unsuspecting patients, staff, and visitors.
- Northwell Health’s Response: The health system reported the incident to authorities, and terminated the employee involved.
- Legal Representation: German Rubenstein LLP, which has a history of handling hidden camera cases, is representing the plaintiffs and seeking to identify additional affected individuals.
A lawsuit has been filed against Northwell Health and an individual sleep technician for alleged illegal and unauthorized videotaping of patients in bathrooms at the North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center in Great Neck, New York.
The lawsuit, filed by German Rubenstein LLP, alleges that patients, staff, and visitors at the Sleep Disorders Center were unknowingly videotaped or photographed while in restrooms. Hidden cameras were placed in dummy smoke detectors which did not belong in the restrooms.
“This case highlights a shocking and invasive breach of trust,” says Joel Rubenstein, an attorney with German Rubenstein LLP, in a release. “Patients should never have to worry about their privacy being compromised while seeking medical care. We are committed to seeking justice for the victims of this violation.”
Individuals who worked at, received treatment at, or visited the Sleep Disorders Center in Great Neck through April 25, 2024, and who have concerns regarding their privacy may contact German Rubenstein LLP for a confidential consultation. The firm aims to identify any additional affected patients.
In a statement to Sleep Review, Northwell Health says, “Northwell took swift action when it learned of its former employee’s deeply disturbing misconduct, including promptly reporting the matter to law enforcement and terminating that employee. Since then, Northwell has been cooperating fully with the Nassau County District Attorney’s office in its investigation of the former employee. Northwell does not tolerate privacy violations or illegal activity of any kind.”
German Rubenstein LLP has previously represented clients in hidden bathroom camera cases in New York, including a 2014 incident at the New York Design Center.
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