Nine Texas residents have sued MARA Holdings, alleging its Bitcoin mining facility in Granbury, Texas, generates constant noise, vibrations, and low-frequency sound that interfere with daily life and harm their health.
“This lawsuit arises out [of] the denial of Plaintiffs’ use and enjoyment of their property via interference from the MARA’s management and operation of the Cryptomine,” the complaint said. “The noise and vibrations caused by low-frequency sound emissions from the Cryptomine’s pervasive, persistent, and unbearably loud equipment has resulted in interference with Plaintiffs use and enjoyment of their properties and has resulted in personal injuries which have manifested as [a] direct result of Cryptomine’s operation.”
The complaint describes a range of alleged health effects, including insomnia, headaches, tinnitus, anxiety, and fatigue. Some residents also report hearing loss and hypertension. Others cite changes in livestock behavior and reduced wildlife activity.
Plaintiffs say conditions worsened after MARA took over operations of the facilities in 2024. In March 2024, MARA said in a statement that it is working with the community and taking steps to address concerns at the site.
The complaint includes four claims: private nuisance, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and restitution. Plaintiffs argue that MARA failed to manage and mitigate the facility’s impact despite being aware of the effects on nearby residents.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and MARA Holdings did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Decrypt.
