Denise Barton is claiming she is suffering health complications from "smart" parking meters around the city.
"In April, they started turning on the new smart meters downtown and I started getting sick," Barton told ABC News. "I figured that’s the value of my life and health considering how much I had to go through as a child,"
Barton said the radiation from the wireless signals emanating from the meters is causing ringing in her ears, ear infections and tightness on the back, left side of her neck.
A city spokesperson said, "The meters use basic wireless technology that is commonly available and utilized in WiFi and cellular communications."
The meters use a cell phone network to communicate for 2 to 4 seconds when a sensor detects a vehicle or when a sensor detects a vehicle leaving, according the the ABC report.
Santa Monica's liability adjuster has reportedly launched an investigation into the merits of the lawsuit. Pending an investigation, the $1.7 billion suit may result in either a payout or a rejection of the claim.
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