Jury awards $176m to family of two boys killed by LA socialite in high-speed crash A Los Angeles county jury has awarded $176 million to the family of two young brothers who were fatally struck by socialite Rebecca Grossman in 2020. Grossman and former MLB player Scott Erickson were found negligent in the civil trial, which followed Grossman’s separate criminal conviction for second-degree murder.

The jury determined that both defendants acted in concert and with malice, leading to the deaths of 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander as they crossed the street.

Testimony indicated Grossman was driving at approximately 73mph after drinking with Erickson, while defense attorneys argued against claims of street racing and impaired driving, citing visibility issues.

• A jury awarded $176 million to the family of two boys killed in a 2020 car crash.
• Socialite Rebecca Grossman and former MLB player Scott Erickson were found negligent.
• Grossman was convicted of second-degree murder in a separate criminal trial and is serving 15 years to life.
• The civil jury found both defendants acted in concert and with malice.
• The boys, Mark (11) and Jacob (8) Iskander, were struck while crossing a street.
• Witnesses and experts testified Grossman was driving at high speed (73mph) after drinking.
• Defense argued against street racing and impaired driving claims, citing visibility issues.
• The award includes $107 million in wrongful death damages and $69 million for emotional distress.