A class action lawsuit by leaky home owners against Australian building materials group of companies James Hardie will begin on May 17. Collectively the homeowners are seeking about $220 million of damages from James Hardie over leaks in 376 buildings. READ MORE:* James Hardie and Carter Holt Harvey lose in leaky homes hearings* James Hardie loses appeal bid in $200 million leaky retirement village claim* Leaky-home owners seek $40 million in damages over ShadowcladThorn, who has been managing the funded class action, said the High Court had split the action into two stages. SUPPLIED Lawyer Adina Thorn is acting on behalf of owners of leaky buildings against James Hardie. The owners alleged James Hardie knew, or ought to have known, its system failed, but kept manufacturing and supplying it, said Thorn.

Source: Stuff May 06, 2021 17:00 UTC