North Tonawanda residents may have legal options if they have experienced constant noise, vibration, sleep disruption, property value loss, or other harm linked to the Digi Power X cryptocurrency mining and data center facility on Erie Avenue.
Residents in North Tonawanda, New York have raised serious concerns about the Digi Power X facility located at 1070 Erie Avenue, formerly associated with the Fortistar North Tonawanda gas-fired power plant. According to public reports and court filings, nearby residents allege that the facility’s cryptocurrency mining and data center operations have produced persistent industrial noise, low-frequency vibration, air pollution concerns, and interference with the use and enjoyment of their homes.
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Digi Power X, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. The lawsuit alleges claims including private nuisance, public nuisance, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Public reporting states that the case involves residents who claim they have suffered from constant noise, emotional distress, reduced comfort, loss of property enjoyment, and potential property value damage. (PacerMonitor)
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP, we are reviewing potential claims from North Tonawanda residents who may have been affected by noise, vibration, air pollution, or property-related harm connected to the Digi Power X facility.
Call 800-675-8556 or contact us online for a free, confidential case review.
The Digi Power X lawsuit centers on allegations that cryptocurrency mining and data center operations in North Tonawanda have caused ongoing disruption to nearby residents.
According to public reports, residents have complained of a loud, droning, persistent sound coming from the facility, allegedly caused by industrial-grade fans and equipment operating around the clock. Local news coverage quoted nearby residents describing the noise as occurring “every day” and “every night,” with some residents saying it interferes with sleep. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
The complaint reportedly alleges that Digi Power X’s operations have caused:
This is not just a general environmental issue. For many residents, the alleged harm is local, personal, and ongoing.
The facility at 1070 Erie Avenue in North Tonawanda has a complicated regulatory and environmental history. A 2021 city public notice described an application to construct up to 40 structures to house computer equipment for use as a data center at the site. (northtonawanda.gov)
The location has also been involved in regulatory proceedings related to the transfer of the former Fortistar North Tonawanda facility to Digihost-related operations. In 2024, a New York court found that the Public Service Commission had not properly considered Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requirements when evaluating the transaction, and the matter was sent back for further review. (Justia Law)
Separate local reporting has also stated that the North Tonawanda facility had been operating on an expired air permit while a renewal application remained pending with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (Buffalo Toronto Public Media)
For residents, the central issue is straightforward: has the facility created unreasonable noise, vibration, pollution, or property interference that has disrupted daily life in North Tonawanda?
Residents may have potential legal claims if they lived near the Digi Power X facility and experienced ongoing interference with their home, health, comfort, or property.
A private nuisance claim may apply when a company’s operations substantially and unreasonably interfere with a person’s use and enjoyment of their property. For North Tonawanda residents, this may include claims involving constant noise, vibration, inability to sleep, inability to relax indoors, or inability to enjoy outdoor space.
A public nuisance claim may apply when the alleged interference affects a broader community. If many North Tonawanda residents have experienced the same type of disruption from the facility, this theory may be relevant.
Negligence claims may focus on whether Digi Power X failed to take reasonable steps to prevent or reduce foreseeable harm, such as excessive noise, vibration, or pollution-related impacts.
If homes near the facility have lost value because of noise, vibration, stigma, or environmental concerns, affected property owners may have claims for diminished property value.
Residents may also report stress, anxiety, sleep disruption, headaches, or loss of peace and quiet. These claims can be harder to prove than property-based nuisance claims, but they may still be relevant depending on the facts and available medical documentation.
You may qualify for a free case review if you:
You do not need to know whether you have a claim before contacting us. Our team can review the facts and help determine whether your situation may fit the current litigation.
If you live near the Digi Power X facility, it may help to gather:
The more specific the documentation, the stronger the case review may be.
Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP represents individuals and families in serious injury, environmental, defective product, and mass tort matters. Our firm is based in New York and reviews claims across the state, including North Tonawanda, Niagara County, Buffalo, Western New York, and surrounding communities.
If you believe the Digi Power X facility has affected your home, your health, or your quality of life, we can review your potential claim and discuss your legal options.
There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Call 800-675-8556 or fill out our online form for a free, confidential consultation.
Yes. A federal class action lawsuit was filed against Digi Power X, Inc. in the Western District of New York. Public reports state that the lawsuit involves allegations of nuisance, negligence, emotional distress, noise, vibration, and property-related harm connected to the company’s North Tonawanda operations. (PacerMonitor)
The lawsuit alleges that Digi Power X’s cryptocurrency mining and data center operations have caused constant industrial noise, low-frequency vibration, loss of home enjoyment, emotional distress, and potential property value loss for nearby North Tonawanda residents.
The facility is associated with 1070 Erie Avenue in North Tonawanda, New York, the site of the former Fortistar North Tonawanda power facility. (NY State DEC External Applications)
Residents or property owners near the Digi Power X facility may qualify for a review if they have experienced persistent noise, vibration, sleep disruption, emotional distress, loss of outdoor use, or property value damage since approximately 2021.
Possibly. Nuisance claims often focus on interference with the use and enjoyment of property. Constant noise, vibration, and sleep disruption may be relevant, especially if they are documented and ongoing.
No. Medical records may help if you are claiming health-related effects, but property interference, sleep disruption, and loss of use may also be relevant. A lawyer can help determine what evidence may support your claim.
At this stage, the strongest claims appear to involve noise, vibration, nuisance, property damage, and quality-of-life harm. Air pollution concerns may also be relevant, but toxic exposure claims usually require stronger scientific and medical evidence.
The consultation is free. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.