Sanjai Syamaprasad, former employee at Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset, Arrested for Allegedly Recording Patients With Hidden Camera In Bathroom
NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (June 6, 2025) – A Brooklyn man identified as Sanjai Syamaprasad was arrested for allegedly placing cameras in the bathroom of the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center.
Nassau County officials are saying that the incident took place between July 2023 and April 2024. Sanjai Syamaprasad allegedly installed a hidden camera in a fake smoke detector inside a public bathroom.
The defendant was arraigned on five counts, including unlawful surveillance and tampering with physical evidence. Sanjai Syamaprasad has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is scheduled to appear back in court on June 12, 2025.
The district attorney called the allegations against the defendant sickening and disturbing. Hundreds of people were allegedly filmed by the hidden camera while using the bathroom at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center.
A search warrant was executed at the home of the defendant. Multiple electronics were recovered, including phones and three laptops.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Nassau County Hidden Camera Offenses
Illegal surveillance by means of hidden cameras is becoming increasingly common. According to the New York Post, “One in four travelers found an illegal concealed camera in their vacation rental in 2023, according to a recent survey by property investment firm IPX1031, which said, “While rental properties offer many benefits, privacy and security remain hot topics, especially when it comes to cameras.” There are a number of signs that a hidden camera may be installed in certain areas.
- Hidden cameras usually involve out-of-place objects, such as smoke detectors, plants, and alarm clocks.
- Hidden cameras may have glassy reflections when exposed to light.
- Hidden cameras can typically be identified by a network analyzer.
It is illegal for any person or company to install hidden cameras in any areas where people would have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Pursuant to New York Penal Law § 250.45, a person is guilty of unlawful surveillance when they install “an imaging device to surreptitiously view, broadcast or record a person dressing or undressing or the sexual or other intimate
parts of such person at a place and time when such person has a
reasonable expectation of privacy.” This includes locations such as bathrooms and dressing rooms.
All companies in New York have a legal obligation to protect their guests and patrons from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes harm brought on by the illegal conduct of employees. To help mitigate harm, companies must ensure that all of their employees undergo rigorous background checks. If a company knew (or should have known) that an employee posed a risk of harm and failed to take action, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after the discovery of any hidden camera at a business.
- The hidden camera should be reported to the police.
- The owner of the camera should be identified.
- The scope and scale of the illegal surveillance should be determined.
- An experienced New York sexual abuse attorney should be contacted.
Businesses can install surveillance devices in most areas. But they cannot install these devices in sensitive areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Any person who installs such a device in a private area like a bathroom is guilty of a crime. Their employer could also be vicariously liable for their misconduct. Any person that is recorded by an illegal surveillance device may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help After Hidden Camera Incidents
We at GLK Law were deeply concerned to hear about the allegations against Sanjai Syamaprasad. There needs to be a thorough investigation into the scope of the misconduct at Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center. Those with more information should reach out to the police. Many questions remain unanswered at this time. Did the defendant undergo a background check before they were hired? Was he disciplined by this employer or a previous employer for misconduct?
Have you or someone that you care about been the victim of illegal surveillance at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of highly experienced personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We have recovered over $1 billion for our deserving clients. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
