Overview
- Eight residents filed a Jan. 21 lawsuit in El Paso County District Court alleging Ford Amphitheater and owner VENU violated Colorado’s Noise Abatement Act.
- The complaint cites neighborhood readings of roughly 60–77 decibels versus residential limits of about 45–50 dB, including a city-commissioned report that found exceedances in October 2024.
- Plaintiffs seek new restrictions, expanded testing during concerts, accountability for violations, repayment of costs, and potentially an injunction to prevent future disturbances.
- The filing references a 2025 Colorado Supreme Court ruling limiting municipal exemptions for for‑profit events, while the venue has operated under a city noise hardship permit and mitigation agreement.
- VENU says it added sound walls and other barriers, disputes that the state statute applies to the venue’s structure, and continues booking 2026 concerts as the case proceeds.