Texas Residents Sue Marathon Digital Over Bitcoin Mining Noise

According to Odaily, more than twenty residents of Granbury, Texas, have filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency mining company Marathon Digital. The residents claim that the noise from Marathon's local Bitcoin mining facility constitutes a 'nuisance,' causing them 'extreme discomfort and annoyance.' The plaintiffs argue that the 'constant' noise and vibrations from the mining operations have led to sensory, emotional, psychological, and health impacts on some residents. These effects include fatigue, headaches, memory issues, hearing loss, migraines, and tinnitus. Additionally, the lawsuit mentions that pre-existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, have worsened for some individuals. The lawsuit states, 'Even within their own homes, residents can hear the noise and feel the vibrations from the MARA Cryptomine.' It further adds that Marathon's mining operations have 'significantly interfered with the plaintiffs' private use and enjoyment of their properties.' The residents also claim that the energy consumption of the Bitcoin mining activities has resulted in 'increased electricity bills and decreased property values.'