A jury in Los Angeles County has ordered socialite Rebecca Grossman and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to pay nearly $200 million in damages for the deaths of two young brothers in a 2020 hit-and-run crash. The verdict, reached on June 11, 2026, comes after a civil trial that detailed the tragic events of September 29, 2020, when Grossman struck and killed Mark Iskander, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, as they crossed a street in Westlake Village.
The jury found Grossman liable for wrongful death and negligence, and also held the former Dodgers player responsible for his role in the incident. The $200 million award includes compensatory and punitive damages, reflecting the profound loss suffered by the Iskander family.
The criminal case against Grossman is ongoing, with charges including second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, and hit-and-run. The civil verdict underscores the community's outrage and the legal system's effort to hold accountable those responsible for such devastating losses.
The Iskander family's attorney stated that the verdict brings a measure of justice, though no amount can replace the lives of the two boys. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the high-profile status of the defendants and the tragic circumstances of the crash.