Microsoft sued by Wisconsin residents over data centre noise complaints
A group of Wisconsin residents has filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging that the company's data centre facility in Mount Pleasant generates unreasonable noise levels that impact nearby properties. The lawsuit defines its plaintiff class broadly to include over 1,000 owner-occupants and renters within a 1.5-mile radius of the installation.
The complaint identifies multiple mechanical sources of noise, including diesel backup generators and climate control systems such as chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units, and condenser fans. Residents claim to experience measured noise levels between 48 and 60 decibels, and also allege the facility produces low-frequency infrasound that falls below standard measurement thresholds. The suit seeks unspecified damages for the alleged disturbance.
- Microsoft faces class-action lawsuit from Wisconsin residents over excessive noise from its Fairwater data centre in Mount Pleasant
- Alleged noise sources include diesel generators and HVAC equipment affecting 1,000+ homes within 1.5 miles
- Suit claims noise levels of 48–60 decibels plus unmeasured low-frequency infrasound
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Originally published by PC Gamer as “Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging ‘unreasonable and excessive noise’ from data center”.