Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan

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A nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against state officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O'Leary's planned Stratos data center in Utah. The suit challenges the approval process for the massive data center project, which has drawn opposition from local communities concerned about environmental impact, water usage, and land development. O'Leary, the prominent investor and television personality, has championed the facility as economically beneficial for the region. The lawsuit represents an escalation in tensions between the data center developer and residents who say they weren't adequately consulted during the planning phases.