Mason County wind farm neighbors sue Consumers Energy: Complaint Filed

Throughout the test/trial period and immediately upon the start of the Wind Farm's commercial operation, Plaintiffs noticed the following significant and material intrusions upon their properties and inside their homes (collectively "Intrusions"):

a) Frequent and highly distressing noise created by and emitted from the Turbines of the wind farm;

b) Vibrations and/or a pulse sensation caused by the rotating blades of the Turbines as the blades passed by the pedestal;

c) A flicker/strobe light effect that often covers some and/or all of the Plaintiffs' properties and intrudes into their homes when sunlight passes through the rotating blades of the Turbines;

d) A highly visible glare which emanates from the Turbines of the Wind Farm when sunlight shines on the Turbines; and

e) Numerous flashing red lights which reflect off the rotating blades of the Turbines, overwhelm the night sky and are readily apparent from inside Plaintiffs' homes.

As a result of the Intrusions caused by Defendant's operation of the Wind Farm, Plaintiffs, as the case may be, began experiencing, by way of example not limitation, some and/or all of the following physical conditions, among others:

a) Inability to sleep and repeated awakening during sleep;

b) Headaches and pressure;

c) Ringing and aching in the ears;

d) Dizziness;

e) Stress and tension;

f) Extreme fatigue;

g) Diminished ability to concentrate;

h) Nausea; and 

i) Other physiological and cognitive effects.

In sum, the actions of the Defendant have directly and proximately caused Plaintiffs substantial damage, including but not necessarily limited to:

a) Physical harm and adverse health effects;

b) Disruption of Plaintiffs' lives and general emotional distress;

c) Diminution of the value of Plaintiffs' properties;

d) Loss of the ability to partition their properties to sell residential lots;

e) Difficulty carrying on normal recreational activities;

f) Difficulty conducting work related activities on their properties and/or harm to the business enterprises some Plaintiffs conduct on their properties;

g) Loss of use and enjoyment of Plaintiffs' properties;

i) Other damages that naturally and consequently flow from Defendant's actions.