Dowagiac data center noise prompts class-action lawsuit
Residents in Dowagiac, Michigan, have filed a class-action lawsuit against Hyperscale Data Incorporated due to constant noise from their data center. The noise, originating from a Bitcoin mining and AI cloud computing facility, has caused health issues and property value concerns. The city had previously enacted a noise ordinance which the company violated.
Residents of Dowagiac, a city in Southwest Michigan, have filed a class-action lawsuit against Las Vegas-based Hyperscale Data Incorporated, alleging nuisance and loss of property values due to constant, high-pitched noise emanating from a nearby data center. The facility, a former factory site, initially operated as a Bitcoin mining operation and is now transitioning into AI cloud computing and robotics.
Neighbors on Louise Avenue report experiencing headaches, ringing in their ears, and dizziness from the incessant droning, making it difficult to enjoy their properties. The City of Dowagiac enacted a noise ordinance earlier this year, which Hyperscale Data has since violated. In response to the growing concerns and legal action, company officials have stated they will work with the city and residents to address the noise issues and have offered to purchase homes closest to the facility.