Judge Issued Default Judgment Against Bangor Mall Owner
Namdar Realty Group failed to respond to a lawsuit regarding over $1 million in inventory damage at the Bangor Mall.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Commercial
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A judge will issue a default judgment against Namdar Realty Group after the firm failed to respond to a lawsuit for three months. The legal action follows significant inventory damage caused by a burst sprinkler pipe.
Why it matters
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota seeking to recover losses after a mall tenant reported a ceiling leak that went unaddressed. Namdar Realty Group now faces further financial consequences following previous court losses regarding code violations.
Namdar Realty Group owes the city of Bangor $1.1 million in fines related to code violations. The sprinkler system failure resulted in $1.3 million in destroyed inventory after the mall owner reportedly failed to respond to four letters regarding a leak.
The players
Namdar Realty Group
This is a commercial real estate firm that owns the Bangor Mall and has been involved in multiple code violation lawsuits.
Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota
This insurance provider filed a lawsuit to recover financial losses sustained by a tenant at the Bangor Mall.
Judge Bruce Mallonee
He is the judge presiding over the court proceedings regarding the default judgment against the mall owner.
Maine Fire Protection Systems
This company has responded to court filings in the ongoing legal dispute involving the mall's sprinkler system.
The details
The furniture store tenant alerted the mall management to a ceiling leak in February 2023, yet the issue persisted until the sprinkler system burst. The lawsuit alleges that the owners falsely represented that prior code violations had been corrected.
Timeline
February 2023: Furniture store alerted the mall to a ceiling leak.
June 30, 2026: Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota filed the lawsuit.
July 31, 2026: The deadline for Namdar to pay a city fine passed.
September 22, 2026: The default judgment hearing took place in Superior Court.
Culture Shift
This litigation follows the city of Bangor's previous code violation lawsuits against Namdar, which established a history of conflict regarding the property. The current legal challenge underscores the growing tension between local municipal standards and the mall owner's operational track record.
The ongoing legal instability of the mall owner may impact future retail leasing and long-term upkeep of the local shopping facility. Residents and business owners in Bangor may see changes in the operational management or physical maintenance of the site following the court order.
The takeaway
The court's decision highlights the legal risks when property owners fail to address maintenance reports from tenants. Business owners should ensure they document all communication regarding property repairs to support potential insurance claims.
Further reading
For more information on property disputes and local development, visit the Bangor Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bangor Daily News.
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