Jury Selection Starts for Rebecca Grossman’s Wrongful Death Case
Jury Selection Begins in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Rebecca Grossman
Los Angeles – Jury selection commenced this week in a civil wrongful death lawsuit against Rebecca Grossman and her former boyfriend, Scott Erickson, in a Los Angeles courtroom. This trial follows Grossman’s 2024 criminal conviction for the hit-and-run deaths of 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander.
The lawsuit, initiated by the boys’ parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, seeks to determine liability and potential damages over the next two months. Grossman is currently serving a sentence of 15 years to life after her conviction, which a state appellate court upheld on March 17, 2026. Her defense had argued that jurors were misinstructed about the definition of "implied malice."
Recently, a judge threatened Grossman with a $10,000 fine for allegedly attempting to influence the civil case by sending him a private letter from prison.
Erickson, who was reportedly racing Grossman at the time of the fatal incident, previously had a misdemeanor reckless driving charge dismissed after fulfilling a public service requirement.
Brian Panish, attorney for the Iskander family, stated that the parents are prepared to testify about witnessing their sons being struck while crossing the street.
Key Developments
- September 29, 2020: Mark and Jacob Iskander are killed in a marked crosswalk in Westlake Village.
- February 2024: A jury convicts Grossman of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, and hit-and-run.
- March 17, 2026: A state appeals court panel affirms Grossman’s criminal convictions.
- April 13, 2026: Jury selection begins for the wrongful death civil trial.
As the civil trial unfolds, the court is expected to address the possibility of sanctions against Grossman related to her recent correspondence with the judge. Meanwhile, despite her incarceration, Grossman’s legal team may pursue a final review of her criminal case from the California Supreme Court.
