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Rebecca Grossman Ordered to Pay $21 Million in Punitive Damages for Fatal Westlake Village Crash

10 June 2026 12:25

A Los Angeles County jury has ordered Rebecca Grossman to pay $21 million in punitive damages for a 2020 crash in Westlake Village that killed two children. - Grossman and former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson were found liable for the deaths.

- The crash occurred when Grossman struck the children while driving under the influence and racing. - The punitive damages are in addition to any compensatory awards.

The verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims' family, who expressed relief at the decision.

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