James Hardie(US:JHX) Globenewswire·2025-12-13 12:18Core 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 is a producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions, primarily used in external siding for the residential building industry in the United States and Canada [4]. Allegations and Stock Impact - The lawsuit claims that James Hardie misrepresented the strength and momentum of its North American fiber cement segment, attributing sales to sustainable customer demand rather than inventory loading by channel partners, which is characterized as fraudulent channel stuffing [5]. - On August 19, 2025, James Hardie disclosed 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]. 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].