Nebius Independence Data Center Lawsuit

Nebius is building a planned 400-acre, 2.

1-million-square-foot AI data center campus in Independence, Missouri, with construction underway and a projected full-build power requirement of 800 megawatts. Residents have sued Nebius-related entities and the city, alleging zoning, public-transparency, charter, and public-comment violations while raising concerns about noise, traffic, dust, light, health, and property values. The project also includes major tax incentives and a related natural-gas plant, making its legal status, power needs, and local economic effects significant to the buildout timeline.