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A civil jury increased the Iskander family’s award to $198M in the 2020 Westlake Village crosswalk crash, awarding $176M in compensatory damages plus $21M punitive against Rebecca Grossman and $1.17M punitive against Scott Erickson, with both found liable for the deaths of two boys; Grossman is serving 15-to-life for murder and Erickson was found negligent, with appeals likely.
In a Westlake Village civil case over the 2020 crosswalk crash that killed brothers Mark (11) and Jacob (8) Iskander, former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson testified that, despite a $46 million career, he has little money now as jurors weigh additional punitive damages against him and Rebecca Grossman, who was convicted of second‑degree murder. The Iskanders were awarded about $176 million in wrongful‑death damages, and the punitive phase centers on whether Erickson and Grossman acted in concert or engaged in street racing. Prosecutors say asset concealment (trusts, crypto, etc.) is relevant, while defense argues there’s no basis for punitive damages beyond the underlying tragedy.
A Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million to the parents of two brothers, Mark (11) and Jacob (8), who were killed in a hit-and-run involving socialite Rebecca Grossman. The verdict addresses wrongful-death claims in the civil case, while Grossman also faces a murder trial related to the deaths.
A Los Angeles jury found Rebecca Grossman and former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson negligent in the 2020 Westlake Village crash that killed two Iskander brothers, awarding the victims’ family $176 million in damages; Grossman had previously been convicted on two counts of second-degree murder for striking the boys as they crossed the street with their mother.
During a civil wrongful-death trial, Royce Clayton testified that ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson told him Rebecca Grossman fatally struck two brothers, Jacob and Mark Iskander, in a Westlake Village crosswalk while driving at high speed; Erickson reportedly said they were racing and that Grossman should have stopped, and the two had been drinking beforehand. The Iskander family is suing for civil liability; Grossman is serving 15 years to life after being convicted of second-degree murder.
Opening statements begin in a civil case brought by the Iskander family against Rebecca Grossman and former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson over the 2020 Westlake Village crosswalk crash that killed 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob; Grossman is already serving a 15-year sentence after being convicted of two counts of second-degree murder, while Erickson’s role is disputed as the plaintiffs allege street racing and impairment contributed to the deaths and that Erickson fled the scene; the case seeks financial damages for the boys’ family.
Opening statements in a civil wrongful-death case allege Rebecca Grossman and her ex-boyfriend, former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson, were racing while intoxicated when Grossman’s SUV struck and killed two Iskander brothers in a Westlake Village crosswalk in 2020. Grossman is already serving 15 years to life for murder in the case; the defense contends Erickson was the aggressor or that she wasn’t intoxicated, while witnesses describe speeds around 70–73 mph and note crosswalk safety issues. The trial seeks damages for the boys’ family.
A California appeals court has upheld Rebecca Grossman's February 2024 conviction for two counts of second-degree murder (along with related charges) in the September 2020 crosswalk killings of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander, who were struck while in a marked crosswalk in Westlake Village. Grossman is serving 15 years to life; the defense argued the evidence showed only manslaughter and lacked implied malice, but the court rejected that argument and left the verdict intact. Civil wrongful‑death suits against Grossman and a co-defendant are pending.
A California appeals court panel affirmed Rebecca Grossman’s conviction for the 2020 Westlake Village crash that killed two Iskander brothers, rejecting defense arguments about an improperly defined implied malice instruction. Grossman remains sentenced to 15 years to life after a 2024 conviction on two counts of second-degree murder, multiple counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, and a hit-and-run. Prosecutors cited speed data showing roughly 81 mph in a 45 mph zone and a black-box readout of 73 mph at impact; her former boyfriend was not called to testify. The victims’ mother expressed gratitude that justice was upheld while urging others to channel their pain into helping others.
Prosecutors accuse Rebecca Grossman of engaging in illegal conduct from jail, including attempting to tamper with jurors and encouraging her family to release sealed evidence and influence witnesses. They are seeking to cut off her access to jailhouse phones and visitors, except for her attorneys, and to move her to a part of the jail system with restricted communication. Grossman was convicted of double murder for killing two young brothers in a crosswalk while speeding and faces 34 years to life in prison at sentencing.
Prosecutors are seeking to revoke Rebecca Grossman's phone privileges in jail, alleging that she has used them to engage in potentially illegal conduct, including discussing criminal conspiracies and attempting to influence the judge and witnesses following her conviction for second-degree murder and other charges related to a crash that killed two young boys. The prosecution also alleges that the defense is attempting jury tampering and is requesting the court to require Grossman's defense team to turn over all personal identifying information of jurors. Grossman, who faces up to 34 years to life in prison, is set to be sentenced on April 10.
Los Angeles District Attorney accuses Rebecca Grossman of illegal conduct from jail, including juror tampering and attempting to influence witnesses, following her conviction for the deaths of two young boys. Prosecutors are seeking to restrict her access to phones and visitors in jail after uncovering her efforts to obtain a new trial and influence the case. Grossman's legal team denies the allegations.
After a jury convicted Rebecca Grossman of murdering her two sons in a hit-and-run incident, Nancy Iskander found some closure, expressing satisfaction and grief. Grossman, found guilty on all charges, faces a sentence of 34 years to life in prison. Iskander, who had been fighting for justice for three years, sees the verdict as a moment of trust in the justice system and a step towards closure. She also spoke about her sons, describing them as hardworking and honest, and thanked the community for their support.
After a jury convicted Rebecca Grossman of murdering her two sons by speeding through a crosswalk, Nancy Iskander found closure and satisfaction, expressing gratitude to the justice system. Grossman was found guilty on all charges, including two counts of murder, two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and one count of hit-and-run resulting in death. Iskander described the trial as attending her sons' funeral every day and emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable regardless of their background. Grossman faces a sentence of 34 years to life in prison and plans to appeal the verdict.
Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, was found guilty of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter, and hit and run in the deaths of two young brothers in a hit-and-run incident. She faces 34 years to life in prison and plans to appeal. The jury rejected her defense's attempt to blame former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson for the crash. The boys' parents expressed relief at the verdict, emphasizing their lack of hate towards Grossman and their readiness to start the healing process.