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Nuisance & property

Montgomery v. DataOne USA

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Where it stands

Case lifecycle

  1. 1

    Filed — current stage

    A petition or complaint is filed, opening the case.

  2. 2

    Answer

    The defendant is served and files an answer or a plea to the jurisdiction.

  3. 3

    Discovery

    The parties exchange documents, written questions, and depositions.

  4. 4

    Motions

    Dispositive motions — summary judgment or a plea to the jurisdiction — are briefed and heard.

  5. 5

    Trial

    The case is tried to a judge or jury.

  6. 6

    Judgment

    The court enters a final judgment.

  7. 7

    Appeal

    The judgment is challenged in an appellate court.

  8. 8

    Resolved

    The case is finally resolved and closed.

What the case is about

Neighbors of an AI data center near Vineland, New Jersey sued the operator over a constant low-frequency "hum" that a viral video captured carrying across surrounding farmland. The plaintiffs, who live within about a mile of the site, allege the noise from cooling and power equipment interferes with the use of their homes and, they say, has diminished their property values. Before the suit, the county health department issued a notice of violation for nighttime noise exceeding local limits.

Why it matters

It is one of the clearest out-of-state examples of a data-center noise nuisance suit — the same fact pattern now playing out in Texas.

Jurisdiction
New Jersey (near Vineland)
Plaintiffs
Scott Montgomery, Michael Gentile, and neighboring households
Defendants
DataOne USA
Operator
DataOne USA / Nebius Group (AI data center near Vineland, New Jersey)
Relief sought
Class-action damages and injunctive relief to reduce the noise
Ruined Property Value
View the source (GovTech)

Last action: County health department issued a noise notice of violation; suit filed · March 10, 2026

Facing similar harm on your land?

If a data center or crypto mine is affecting the use and quiet enjoyment of your Texas property, you may have options. Talk to a Texas attorney about your specific situation — this is not about joining the case above.

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