Introduction to the Case
A $100 million class action lawsuit has been filed against Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands Medical Center and the hospital’s former patient care director, Robert Shrader. Shrader, 41, secretly placed hidden cameras in hospital restrooms to record nurses, fellow employees, and patients, according to court documents.
Details of the Lawsuit
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee says he has filed the class action lawsuit on behalf of five hospital employees and thousands of individuals from in and around Texas who used the restrooms at the hospital when the cameras were placed. Attorney Meredith Drukker Stratigopoulos stated, “When I say gross invasions of privacy, I mean it in the most rudimentary way. Hidden cameras in bathrooms. There is nothing more private than that.” This class action case seeks remedy for invasion of privacy and approximately $100 million.
The Plaintiffs
The plaintiffs include phlebotomists, lab staff, and a medical equipment contractor who say they unknowingly used the restrooms where cameras were hidden. They claim they’ve suffered embarrassment, distress, and lasting emotional trauma after learning they may have been recorded. Memorial Hermann is also being sued in the class action lawsuit after Stratigopoulos says they neglected to check the broken ceiling tiles where the hidden cameras were for reportedly months, according to law enforcement.
Previous Lawsuits and Discovery
This isn’t the first lawsuit filed against Shrader. According to another lawsuit filed earlier, the hospital’s construction team was conducting routine maintenance in August 2025 when it discovered a hidden camera installed in a single-stall bathroom on the second floor. “This was an outrageous breach of trust and a traumatic violation of my client’s privacy,” said sexual assault attorney Anna Greenberg, who represents the victim in the earlier lawsuit. The hospital notified staff of the discovery and confirmed in an internal email that it was placed there by an employee, later identified as Shrader.
Evidence and Charges
Authorities say more than 300 images and videos of at least seven victims were identified from the multiple hidden cameras. The SD card content revealed footage of Shrader installing the device, as well as recordings of staff and patients in various stages of undress. Shrader was arrested and charged with seven counts of felony invasive visual recording. He later posted bond and was released.
Potential Claimants
Attorney Meredith Drukker Stratigopoulos believes this is going to be a very large pool of claimants, potentially thousands, as they sit in court today. The lawsuit aims to provide justice and compensation for all those affected by Shrader’s actions.
Response to the Lawsuit
Memorial Hermann released a statement to KPRC 2, saying, “We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter. The criminal conduct undertaken by the former employee occurred outside the scope of his employment, contrary to our policy and without our knowledge.” Shrader’s attorney for the criminal case did not want to comment because he’s not representing Shrader in the civil case.
Conclusion
The case of Robert Shrader and Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands Medical Center highlights a gross invasion of privacy and a breach of trust. The $100 million class action lawsuit seeks justice and compensation for the thousands of individuals affected by the hidden cameras in the hospital restrooms. As the case unfolds, it will be crucial to hold those responsible accountable for their actions and to ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the future.
