Residents, organizations file lawsuit against proposed Midtown data center
Residents and organizations have filed a lawsuit against the city of St. Louis and a developer concerning a proposed data center in Midtown. The lawsuit challenges the Board of Adjustment's decision to grant a conditional use permit, arguing it was an error and contrary to law. Concerns cited include the data center's zoning classification, potential air/water pollution, noise, and electricity demands.
Residents, alongside the Missouri Workers’ Center and the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, have initiated legal action against a proposed data center in Midtown, St. Louis. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, names the city of St. Louis, members of its Board of Adjustment, and developer David Lambiaso as defendants.
The plaintiffs contend that the Board of Adjustment erred in denying appeals against the data center and subsequently granting Lambiaso a conditional use permit (CUP). They allege that the board's decision was