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Homeowners in Southaven, Mississippi, accepting buyout offers from SpaceXAI must waive participation in a noise lawsuit, according to terms disclosed in October 2026. The buyout targets 418 homes in the Colonial Hills neighborhood, with 18 owners already agreeing to sell, as confirmed by real estate agents and residents. The lawsuit, filed in June 2026 by Jason Haley, Preston Herrington and Taylor Logsdon, cites noise from 69 temporary gas turbines powering SpaceXAI data centers, which residents describe as near-constant and disruptive.
SpaceXAI, through subsidiary MZX Tech LLC, denies all allegations and states it requires the property for business purposes, without specifying those purposes or listing purchase prices. Southaven mayor Darren Musselwhite supports the buyouts as voluntary and beneficial, suggesting the homes could house company staff. Renters, who make up a significant portion of the neighborhood, face displacement despite lease protections, and some report receiving only 60 days to vacate. A court has not yet ruled on class certification for the lawsuit.
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