Nuisance & property
Montgomery v. DataOne USA
Where it stands
Case lifecycle
- 1
Filed — current stage
A petition or complaint is filed, opening the case.
- 2
Answer
The defendant is served and files an answer or a plea to the jurisdiction.
- 3
Discovery
The parties exchange documents, written questions, and depositions.
- 4
Motions
Dispositive motions — summary judgment or a plea to the jurisdiction — are briefed and heard.
- 5
Trial
The case is tried to a judge or jury.
- 6
Judgment
The court enters a final judgment.
- 7
Appeal
The judgment is challenged in an appellate court.
- 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
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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