U. Conn law library called "a monumental mess"

An editorial yesterday in the Hartford Courant bemoans the fact that the law library at the University of Connecticut law school was built in 1996 at a cost of $24 million and now needs $19 million in repairs. "Its majestic facade began to loosen from its anchors. Scaffolding had to be erected over the entrance to protect students in case a stiff wind sent the stones tumbling. Mold grew and so did the price tag for repairs." The university is working with the state attorney general to recover damages from the original contractors and designers.