We Were Wrong About the "Cool Mom"

By Karl Klockars in News on Feb 25, 2009 8:00PM

From time to time, mistakes are made. Yes, even by us. A few weeks ago, we wrote a post about Lauralee Pfeifer and a lawsuit stemming from underage drinking in her house. While her homeowners insurance may still be on the hook for $2.5 million for damages, one thing she isn't is the stereotypical "Cool Mom" that original reports (including ours) made her out to be. Despite the underage drinking that went on in her house, lawyers state that Pfeifer didn't provide the booze, and she wasn't even aware that drinking was going on at the home. From the Trib:

Unlike other lawsuits alleging that adults played a role in teenage drinking parties, Pfeifer did not buy the alcohol for the teens or know they were drinking in her home. Pfeifer did not admit any wrongdoing in the settlement, said Michael Borders, her lawyer.