Nurse Sues Ex-Hospital Director Busted for Hiding Cameras In Restrooms at Work

A disturbing case of privacy violation has emerged at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, where a nurse has filed a lawsuit against Robert Shrader, the facility's former patient care director. The legal action follows the discovery of hidden cameras allegedly installed by Shrader in staff and public restrooms throughout the hospital. Shrader had direct supervision over nurses. 

According to court documents, Shrader now faces seven felony charges of invasive visual recording after hidden cameras were discovered in August 2025 by a construction team performing routine maintenance work. The cameras had been concealed in restroom ceilings, creating an extensive surveillance system in areas where staff and visitors expected complete privacy. A camera was also found in his office. 

About The Lawsuit

The nurse plaintiff, identified only as A.D. in the lawsuit to protect her privacy, regularly used the compromised staff restroom and now experiences "severe mental anguish, emotional distress and psychological trauma" believing she was recorded in various states of undress. Her attorney described the situation as "an outrageous breach of trust and a traumatic violation" of the victim's privacy rights and dignity.

"This case represents a fundamental violation of the safety and security healthcare workers should expect in their workplace," the nurse's attorney stated. "Our client came to work each day to care for patients, never imagining her supervisor would betray her trust in such a profound way."

The investigation has uncovered approximately 300 images from the devices, with only seven individuals identified so far. Perhaps most damning, some recordings reportedly show Shrader himself installing the surveillance equipment, providing direct evidence of his involvement in the privacy breach.

Robert Shrader

Hospital Response

Memorial Hermann Hospital responded swiftly upon discovering the breach, immediately terminating Shrader's employment and notifying law enforcement authorities. However, the lawsuit seeks to hold both Shrader and the hospital accountable, raising questions about institutional responsibility and the adequacy of supervision and security protocols.

For healthcare facilities nationwide, this case serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of comprehensive security assessments, including regular inspections of private areas like restrooms and changing facilities. It also highlights the need for clear reporting mechanisms when staff members suspect privacy violations or inappropriate behavior from colleagues, regardless of their position in the organizational hierarchy.

As the legal proceedings continue, many in the nursing community are watching closely to see how accountability will be established and what precedents might be set for protecting healthcare workers from similar violations in the future.

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