Bangor Mall Owner Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million
A judge issued the judgment after the company failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing regarding property damage.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Commercial
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Namdar Realty Group has been ordered by a judge to pay $1.1 million to the Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota. The court judgment stems from significant inventory destruction caused by a burst sprinkler pipe at the Bangor Mall.
Why it matters
The decision follows the mall owner's failure to respond to court summons and legal letters regarding water damage at a tenant's storefront. This litigation highlights ongoing maintenance concerns at the property following reports of previous ceiling leaks.
The property damage occurred at the Furniture, Mattresses & More store after mall staff took two hours to shut off water following a pipe burst. The mall owner previously faced a $1.1 million fine for unrelated code violations.
The players
Namdar Realty Group
This real estate investment firm is based in New York and serves as the owner of the Bangor Mall.
Bruce Mallonee
He is the Penobscot County Judge who signed the legal judgment against the mall owner.
Tri-State Insurance Company of Minnesota
This is the insurance provider that successfully sued the mall owner for destroyed inventory.
The details
The furniture retailer had alerted the mall management to a ceiling leak as early as February 2023. The final judgment was issued after the New York-based Namdar Realty Group failed to attend a mandatory court hearing.
Timeline
February 2023: Tenant alerts mall to ceiling leak.
July 31, 2026: Deadline for separate code violation repairs.
September 23, 2026: Mall owner misses court hearing.
September 24, 2026: Judge signs final lawsuit decision.
Culture Shift
This judgment highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging retail centers in a shifting commercial landscape. The legal scrutiny follows a pattern of regulatory issues at the property that mirror broader regional struggles with commercial real estate upkeep.
Local shoppers and business owners may observe continued uncertainty regarding the mall's long-term management and operational stability. The ongoing legal battles emphasize the importance for tenants to document maintenance requests when property conditions affect their business.
The takeaway
Commercial tenants should maintain thorough records of all maintenance requests and correspondence to protect against potential property damage. This case demonstrates the legal consequences for property owners who fail to address structural alerts or respond to judicial proceedings.
Further reading
For more background on property issues in the area, visit Bangor Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bangor Daily News.
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