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Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found liable for crash that killed two boys; jury awards $176 million

LA Times · Jun 4, 2026, 12:18 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Rebecca Grossman and former major leaguer Scott Erickson are to blame for the deaths of two young brothers who were struck by Grossman’s SUV in a Westlake Village crosswalk, a jury decided Wednesday.
  • Grossman, 62, is already serving 15 years to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder for fatally striking Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, with her vehicle on Sept. 29, 2020.
  • A jury, after an eight-week trial, awarded the boys’ parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, and their younger brother, Zachary, $176 million in wrongful death and emotional distress damages.

Brothers Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8 years old, were fatally struck by an SUV in Westlake Village in 2020. By Richard Winton Staff Writer Follow June 3, 2026 5:18 PM PT 1 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

Rebecca Grossman and former major leaguer Scott Erickson are to blame for the deaths of two young brothers who were struck by Grossman’s SUV in a Westlake Village crosswalk, a jury decided Wednesday.

Grossman, 62, is already serving 15 years to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder for fatally striking Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, with her vehicle on Sept. 29, 2020.

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