Civil Trial Set to Start Against Rebecca Grossman and Former Dodger Scott Erickson
Rebecca Grossman Faces Civil Wrongful Death Trial Following Conviction for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rebecca Grossman, currently serving a 15 years to life sentence for the second-degree murder of two young brothers in Westlake Village, is slated to appear in a civil wrongful death trial. The trial, which is set to assess liability and damages, will include former Dodger pitcher Scott Erickson and commenced at 9:15 a.m. on Friday in a Van Nuys courtroom.
Grossman was convicted for her role in the 2020 fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother, Jacob. Following the tragedy, their parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, are now seeking accountability in a civil court.
The incident occurred on September 29, 2020, as six members of the Iskander family crossed a three-way intersection without a stoplight, utilizing a marked crosswalk. Mark was killed instantly, while Jacob succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital shortly thereafter. Prosecutors contended that Grossman was driving at a speed of 81 mph in a 45-mph zone moments before the collision. After the crash, she continued driving for nearly a quarter-mile until her vehicle stalled.
Defense attorneys for Grossman argued that Scott Erickson was the one who first struck the boys with his black SUV, a claim that remains unverified as he did not testify during the trial. Following her conviction, Grossman pursued an appeal, but a three-judge panel from California’s Second Appellate District upheld her ruling.
As the civil trial begins, the implications of the case could be significant for both Grossman and Erickson, as well as for the Iskander family, who are seeking justice for their profound loss.
