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Comment by XLFD on April 6, 2013 at 1:29pm

Today's COLDNews is rather spotty on the topic, but a group of folks have gotten together for a lawsuit, made necessary by the irresponsible acts of their government in installing these tinker toys.

Lawsuit filed over wind farm  Kirby Braciszeski - Daily News Staff Writer

Saturday, April 6, 2013
A group of homeowners living near Consumers Energy wind turbines in Riverton and Summit townships are currently suing the company for damages they say are caused by operating the turbines.
There are 17 people who have joined as plaintiffs in the case, which was filed Monday.

The plaintiffs cite: frequent and highly disturbing noise from the turbines, vibrations or pulse sensations caused by the blades passing the pedestals, a flicker or strobe effect caused by sunlight through the blades, glare from sunlight on the turbines and flashing red light on the turbines for causing their inability to sleep, headaches and pressure, ringing or aching of the ears, dizziness, stress and tension, extreme fatigue, diminished ability to concentrate and nausea.

They are seeking damages in excess of $25,000 and a order for the company to cease and desist its wind turbine activity.

Consumers Energy spokesman Daniel Bishop said the company had no immediate comment about the lawsuit late Friday afternoon.

The 56-turbine park began operations on Thanksgiving Day 2012.

Comment by AQUAMAN on April 6, 2013 at 12:43pm

I know Cary, a former customer, and he's not one to make up stories nor exaggerate much at all. What a nightmare for he and his family to endure. At the very least, I think Cary should be offered a huge moving incentive to buy like property elsewhere, of his choosing. It's that, or go to court, and we already know how Cooper handled the situation previously concerning residents in the area. Very sad and alarming imho.

Comment by XLFD on April 3, 2013 at 12:58am

I only hope that Mayor Henderson looks at this video and sees that Cary was given over 17 minutes at the county meeting to vent his frustrations with Consumer's and the County's policies.  They have a policy of five minutes also.  But the Mayor would use that catchphrase "not applicable"... for contrary viewpoints to the City's decisions.

Comment by Willy on April 3, 2013 at 12:01am

Consumers doesn't give a sh-t about the people who live near those monster towers. I'm waiting for someone to complain about plummeting property values so Consumers can send them a notice that states "not applicable".