Hardie Board Lawsuit
James Hardie Siding Lawsuit
One James Hardie siding lawsuit has been filed, alleging that the company’s fiber cement exterior siding is defective and does not meet the reasonable expectations of consumers. Furthermore, the suit claims, the company neglected to provide effective notice about these defects and has not fully repaired damage resulting from the premature failure of the siding. As a result, the James Hardie siding lawsuit seeks to compensate homeowners who experienced problems with the siding for repair costs, as well as expenses incurred to prevent damage from continuing.
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Hardie Board Lawsuit: Allegations
The James Hardie siding lawsuit makes a number of allegations, concerning the quality of the product, the handling of warranty claims, and the manner in which the product was marketed. The following are among the allegations posed by one Hardie board lawsuit filed on behalf of property owners who experienced problems with the fiber cement exterior siding:
- The siding does not live up to its advertised representations
- The siding is not of value compared to other products, in that it severely and prematurely deteriorates, requiring unexpected maintenance, repair and replacement
- The life of the siding is far less than 50 years, the amount of time for which it was originally warranted
- The siding is defectively designed and manufactured
The James Hardie siding lawsuit further alleges that the company knew or should have known about the defects as the siding fails earlier than expected due to moisture problems and other defects, which include cracking, drying and delamination.
Attorneys for James Hardie Siding Problems
Allegedly, due to the number of James Hardie siding issues, which include moisture problems and cracking, and premature failure of the product, the siding does not reasonably live up to the expectations of consumers. Therefore, consumers whose expectations were not met as a result of James Hardie siding problems may have legal recourse to recover compensation for repair costs and other damages resulting from the allegedly defective product. To find out if you would be eligible for a James Hardie siding lawsuit, complete our free, no obligation case review form today.