German Rubenstein LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Northwell Health and STARS Rehabilitation Over Secret Bathroom Videotaping at STARS Rehabilitation in Great Neck

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- German Rubenstein LLP has filed a lawsuit against Northwell Health, Sports Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services of the North Shore, P.L.L.C. (STARS Rehabilitation), and an individual for alleged illegal and unauthorized videotaping of patients in bathrooms at the Northwell Health STARS Rehabilitation facility at Community Drive in Great Neck, New York.

The lawsuit alleges that patients, staff, and visitors at STARS Rehabilitation were unknowingly videotaped or photographed on hidden cameras while in restrooms. This egregious breach not only represents a failure to uphold basic patient rights but also has deeply violated the trust patients place in healthcare providers to respect and protect their privacy.

"This case highlights a shocking and invasive breach of trust," said Joel Rubenstein, attorney with German Rubenstein LLP. "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."

On May 22, 2025, Sports Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services of the North Shore notified certain patients of STARS Rehabilitation that, according to the District Attorney's Office, an individual secretly video recorded patients in the restroom of STARS Rehabilitation using a camera concealed in a fake smoke detector. The individual purchased the recording device that he eventually used at STARS Rehabilitation on August 2, 2022, and may have continued using such device until he was apprehended in April 2024. German Rubenstein LLP filed two prior lawsuits against Northwell in connection with these hidden bathroom cameras. Those cases are Brenda Pellettieri v. Northwell Health, Inc., et al., No. 529375/2024 (Kings County), October 30, 2024, and Jenna Tirado v. Northwell Health, Inc., et al., No. 510335/2025 (Kings County), March 27, 2025.

German Rubenstein LLP is a leader in hidden camera and surreptitious viewing cases. Its advocacy has resulted in precedent-setting results for the victims of hidden bathroom cameras in the state of New York, including the April 2014 "peeping tom" case in Midtown's New York Design Center and the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Facility Lawsuit.

Individuals who worked at, received treatment at, or visited the STARS Rehabilitation Center or the Sleep Disorders Center in Great Neck through April 25, 2024, and who have concerns regarding their privacy may contact the firm for a confidential consultation. The firm aims to identify any additional affected patients and hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions. The lawsuit underscores the importance of privacy protections for all patients and serves as a reminder of the legal obligations medical institutions have to their patients. German Rubenstein LLP remains dedicated to advocating for those who have been affected by this serious invasion of privacy.

The case is Jane Doe v. Northwell Health, Inc., et al., No. 517617/2025 (Kings County), May 29, 2025.

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With over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements, our founding partners, Steven German and Joel Rubenstein have over 40 years of experience representing victims of personal injury, medical negligence, environmental, toxic tort, civil rights, and consumer fraud in New York, New Jersey and throughout the U.S. The firm is dedicated to representing victims of civil rights violations and other serious injustices, advocating for accountability, transparency, and justice.

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