Microsoft Data Center Faces Noise Lawsuit in Wisconsin
Residents near Microsoft's Mount Pleasant data center have filed a class-action lawsuit. They allege excessive noise from generators and HVAC systems is impacting their lives. Microsoft states it is investigating and has implemented mitigation measures.
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- Microsoft (MSFT) faces class-action lawsuit in Wisconsin over data centerMicrosoft is facing a class-action lawsuit in Wisconsin concerning alleged unreasonable and excessive noise emissions from its Mount Pleasant data center. Citizens living near the facility have lodged complaints about the noise levels.
Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging 'unreasonable and excessive noise'…Wisconsin residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging that its Fairwater data center in Mount Pleasant emits excessive noise from diesel generators and HVAC systems. The suit claims this noise pollution, including infrasound, has negatively impacted residents' sleep and quality of life. Microsoft stated it is investigating the issues and has implemented noise mitigation measures, but the lawsuit suggests these have not fully resolved the problem for all affected parties.