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A California woman filed a $1.7 billion parking suit against the city of Santa Monica, Calif.,

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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