Georgia residents sue OpenAI and county officials under RICO over data center
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Residents of Effingham County, Georgia have filed a civil RICO lawsuit against their county commissioners, county leaders, and OpenAI and its affiliates, alleging a conspiracy to win approval for OpenAI's "Project Camellia" data center. Plaintiffs Dr. Michelle Finch-Mincey, Lehman Mincey Jr. and Raymond Carver seek damages, saying nearby property values have fallen and purchase offers have been cut or withdrawn since the project was announced. The suit targets both the company and the local officials who approved the project, framing the approval process itself as part of the alleged conspiracy. No response from OpenAI or the county is included in the report.
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Residents of Effingham County, Georgia filed a RICO lawsuit against county commissioners and OpenAI, alleging a conspiracy to win approval for OpenAI's "Project Camellia" data center. Plaintiffs Dr. Michelle Finch-Mincey, Lehman Mincey Jr. and Raymond Carver seek civil damages, saying nearby property values have fallen and purchase offers have been cut or withdrawn since the project was announced.
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