Jury Selection Begins in Civil Case Against Rebecca Grossman

Parents of two young boys killed in 2020 hit-and-run seek damages from Grossman and her ex-boyfriend

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:36pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the violence and tragedy of a fatal hit-and-run incident.The civil trial against Rebecca Grossman sheds light on the devastating aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the lives of two young brothers.Los Angeles Today

Jury selection has begun in the civil case against Rebecca Grossman, the Los Angeles socialite convicted in 2024 of the hit-and-run murders of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob. The parents of the two boys are suing Grossman and her then-boyfriend, former MLB player Scott Erickson, for damages related to the 2020 incident.

Why it matters

This civil case represents the next step in the legal proceedings against Grossman, who was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the deaths of the two young brothers. The outcome could provide additional closure and potential financial restitution for the victims' family.

The details

Grossman was convicted in 2024 of the hit-and-run murders and her sentence was upheld on appeal in 2026. The civil trial is expected to last about two months, and the parents of Mark and Jacob Iskander are expected to testify.

  • Jury selection began on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • Grossman was convicted in 2024 and her sentence was upheld on appeal in 2026.

The players

Rebecca Grossman

A Los Angeles socialite convicted in 2024 of the hit-and-run murders of two young boys.

Scott Erickson

Grossman's former boyfriend, a former MLB player, who is also named in the civil lawsuit.

Mark Iskander

An 11-year-old boy killed in the 2020 hit-and-run incident.

Jacob Iskander

An 8-year-old boy killed in the 2020 hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

The civil trial is expected to last about two months, and the parents of Mark and Jacob Iskander are expected to testify.

The takeaway

This civil case against Grossman and her ex-boyfriend represents an opportunity for the victims' family to seek additional accountability and potential financial restitution, providing further closure in this tragic incident.