Travelers sues ACE for allegedly abandoning Trader Joe's landlord defense

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-22T10:35:49+00:00

Travelers sued ACE for abandoning defense of a Trader Joe's landlord in a $15 million injury claim. The conflict arose from ACE's law firm representing both the landlord and Trader Joe's, leading Travelers to seek reimbursement for defense costs.

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2026-03-22 10:35:49

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Travelers has filed a lawsuit against ACE, alleging that ACE abandoned its defense of a Trader Joe’s landlord who is now facing a $15 million injury claim. The dispute arose after a conflict of interest emerged when the law firm initially retained by ACE found itself representing both the landlord and Trader Joe’s, who became co-defendants. Travelers, whose policy is excess, is seeking a court declaration and reimbursement for defense costs it argues should be borne by ACE.

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