James Hardie Investors Face Dec. 23 Deadline in Securities Case Over U.S. Demand Claims

Plaintiffs argue the fiber‑cement unit’s growth reflected distributor overstocking rather than real demand, citing an August disclosure of weaker North America sales as the corrective event.

Overview

Levi & Korsinsky, Hagens Berman, and The Rosen Law Firm issued fresh notices urging James Hardie shareholders to seek lead‑plaintiff status by December 23, 2025.
The putative class period spans May 20 through August 18, 2025, covering statements about the company’s North America Fiber Cement business.
Complaints allege executives misled investors by describing demand and channel inventory as strong and normal despite known distributor destocking.
Notices reference a company disclosure of a 12% North America sales decline that was followed by a reported stock drop of over 34% on August 20, 2025.
No class has been certified, and firms note investors are not represented by counsel unless they retain one or are appointed as lead plaintiff.
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