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Residents Sue Ford Amphitheater Over Excessive Noise Levels

1/22/2026

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Eight Colorado Springs residents filed a lawsuit in El Paso County court against Ford Amphitheater, alleging concerts reach 60–77 decibels and exceed state limits of 45–50 decibels.
The suit seeks compliance with state noise regulations.
One resident's mother says the noise severely affects her autistic son.
J. W. Roth, CEO of VENU, which owns Ford Amphitheater, acknowledged the lawsuit but said sound barriers were added after previous complaints.

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Eight Colorado Springs residents filed a lawsuit in El Paso County court against Ford Amphitheater, alleging concerts reach 60–77 decibels and exceed state limits of 45–50 decibels.
The suit seeks compliance with state noise regulations.
One resident's mother says the noise severely affects her autistic son.
J. W. Roth, CEO of VENU, which owns Ford Amphitheater, acknowledged the lawsuit but said sound barriers were added after previous complaints.