3 Wisconsin residents file suit over data center noise
Three residents of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft. The suit alleges that the company's 1.2 million-square-foot Fairwater data center emits excessive noise, physically invading their properties. This legal action highlights the growing opposition to data center developments in the state.
Three residents of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, have initiated a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging that the company's 1.2 million-square-foot Fairwater data center is generating excessive noise. The complaint, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, states that the plaintiffs' properties are frequently invaded by loud noises from the facility.
The lawsuit was brought by Garret Ostergaard, David Wade, and Joy Wade, all of whom reside within 1.5 miles of the data center. Their legal action underscores the contentious nature of data center developments in Wisconsin, where some local communities have expressed strong opposition to such projects.