University of Iowa cites 'financial hardship' in appeal against $21.5 million payment in Children's Hospital spat - Vanessa Miller, the Gazette

Despite a court order this week that the University of Iowa end its yearslong refusal to pay a contractor millions for work on a new Children’s Hospital and Hancher Auditorium, the UI has announced plans to appeal the ruling and asked a judge to allow further payment delays. The university cited its “vital public” service in asking a judge to stay any further payment toward a $21.5 million award in favor of Modern Piping Inc., noting failure to do so would cause the Iowa Board of Regents “financial hardship.” https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/education/university-of-iowa-cites-financial-hardship-in-appeal-against-215-million-payment-in-childrens-hospital-spat-20180831