JHX COURT ALERT: James Hardie Industries plc Investors are Notified the Company has been Sued for Securities Fraud and are Notified to Contact BFA Law by December 23

Core Viewpoint - James Hardie Industries plc has been sued for securities fraud following a significant stock drop attributed to potential violations of federal securities laws [1]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - A class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie and certain senior executives, with claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [3]. - Investors have until December 23, 2025, to request to lead the case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois [3]. Group 2: Company Background - James Hardie 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]. Group 3: Allegations and Stock Impact - The lawsuit alleges that James Hardie misrepresented the strength and momentum of its North American fiber cement segment, claiming sales were driven by sustainable customer demand rather than inventory loading by channel partners [5]. - On August 19, 2025, the company reported a 12% decline in North American fiber cement sales, leading to a stock price drop of $9.79 per share, or over 34%, from $28.43 to $18.64 [6].