JHX COURT ALERT: James Hardie Industries plc Investors that Lost Money May have been Affected by Fraud -- Contact BFA Law by December 23

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc and certain senior executives for securities fraud following a significant stock drop due to potential violations of federal securities laws [1][3]. Company Overview - James Hardie Industries is a producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, primarily used in external siding for the residential building industry in the U.S. and Canada [4]. Allegations and Stock Performance - The lawsuit claims that James Hardie misrepresented the strength and momentum of its North American fiber cement segment, asserting that sales were driven by sustainable customer demand rather than inventory loading by channel partners [5]. - On August 19, 2025, James Hardie disclosed a 12% decline in North American fiber cement sales, attributed to destocking efforts by customers, leading to a stock price drop of over 34%, from $28.43 to $18.64 per share [6]. Legal Proceedings - Investors have until December 23, 2025, to request to lead the case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, with the case titled Laborers' District Council and Contractors' Pension Fund of Ohio v. James Hardie Industries plc, et al. [3]. Management Changes - On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Rachel Wilson would step down from her role as CFO of James Hardie [7].