Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson Ordered to Pay $176 Million for Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rebecca Grossman and ex-lover Scott Erickson ordered to pay $176 million to parents of boys killed in hit-and-run
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A jury has ordered Rebecca Grossman and her ex-lover Scott Erickson to pay $176 million to the parents of two boys killed in a hit-and-run incident in Westlake Village, California. The jury found both defendants acted with malice, leading to potential additional punitive damages.
- 01The jury awarded $176 million in compensatory damages to the parents of Mark, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, who were killed in the September 2020 incident.
- 02The compensatory damages include $14 million for the loss of companionship and $93 million for future companionship loss.
- 03Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson were found to have acted with malice or oppression, which may lead to punitive damages.
- 04The jury determined that both defendants acted in concert and that Erickson's negligence was a substantial factor in the boys' deaths.
- 05The Iskanders originally sought $439 million in damages, but the jury's verdict awarded significantly less.
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In a significant ruling, a jury has ordered Rebecca Grossman, 64, and her former partner Scott Erickson, 58, to pay $176 million to the parents of two young brothers killed in a hit-and-run crash in Westlake Village, California. The jury found both defendants acted with 'malice or oppression' before the incident, which could result in additional punitive damages. The jury deliberated for two days before awarding the compensatory damages to Nancy and Karim Iskander, parents of the deceased boys, along with their surviving son Zachary, who was also involved in the crash. The total amount includes $14 million for the loss of love and companionship, $93 million for future companionship loss, and various awards for emotional distress. The jury rejected claims that the crosswalk was dangerous, determining that Grossman and Erickson acted negligently and in concert leading up to the crash. The decision marks a crucial step in the ongoing legal battle, with further proceedings expected to address punitive damages.
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The ruling may set a precedent for similar cases involving negligence and hit-and-run incidents in California.
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