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North Shore University Hospital Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach and privacy violation cases, is investigating the North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center privacy incident.
If you were affected by the privacy violation incident, you may be eligible for compensation.
About North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center
North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center is part of Northwell Health, the largest health care provider in New York State. The center is located in Great Neck and Manhasset, New York, and specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sleep disorders in both adults and children.
The center offers in-laboratory and home-based sleep studies, including polysomnograms and CPAP therapy. Northwell Health, the parent organization, employs over 85,000 people and cares for more than two million patients annually.
What Happened?
North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center experienced a major privacy incident affecting 13,332 individuals. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office charged a former employee with crimes related to unlawful surveillance.
According to official statements, the employee secretly video recorded individuals in the restrooms at the Center using a hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector. According to law enforcement the perpetrator purchased the recording device on August 2, 2022 and used it during his shifts, attaching and removing it to access the video footage.
North Shore Hospital notified impacted individuals on May 22, 2025. The privacy incident was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 23, 2025.
Privacy Incident Timeline:
- The former employee purchased the recording device on August 2, 2022.
- The device was placed in restrooms and attached using Velcro, then removed at the end of shifts.
- It is unknown which individuals were recorded or how many recordings contained identifiable images.
- The hospital discovered the improper conduct on April 23, 2024, and notified law enforcement.
- Law enforcement instructed the hospital to delay notifying patients while the investigation was ongoing.
- All patients who visited the Center between August 2, 2022, and April 23, 2024, were notified on May 22, 2025.
Types of Information Exposed:
- Potential video images of patients, staff, and visitors in restrooms at the Center
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you visited the North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorders Center between August 2, 2022, and April 23, 2024, your privacy may have been violated. Impacted individuals include patients, staff, and visitors.
The law provides protections for your right to privacy. When a facility fails to safeguard your privacy, you may have legal options and the right to seek compensation.
- Review the official notice sent by the hospital and any correspondence you have received.
- Contact the designated assistance line with any concerns or questions about the privacy incident.
- Seek legal help.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and determine if you are eligible to join a class action lawsuit or pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the North Shore University Hospital Sleep Disorder privacy incident, you could be entitled to compensation for the violation of your privacy and any harm you have suffered. Lawyers are ready to help you determine your eligibility and guide you through the process.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the form below:
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