Homeowners appeal James Hardie leaky buildings case

The court of appeal is hearing a case regarding a James Hardie cladding product. (Image: Getty)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

The high court erred in declaring James Hardie’s Harditex cladding fit for purpose, the court of appeal in Wellington heard on Monday.A group of 144 homeowners are appealing after failing last year to prove that Harditex cladding was a cause of the weathertightness problems in their homes. They now face possible court costs of more than $7 million.The appeal is being heard before Justices Brendan Brown, Christine French, and Murray Gilbert.Lawyer Jim Farmer QC for Tracey Cridge and other appellants said the appeal was based on whether the...

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