$176 Million Verdict in Fatal Crash Involving Socialite Driver

WHO:

CNN - Rebecca Grossman, Scott Erickson, Mark Iskander, Jacob Iskander, Nancy Iskander, Karim Iskander, Brian Panish, Esther Holm, Jeff Braun

ABC News - Rebecca Grossman, Scott Erickson, Mark Iskander, Jacob Iskander, Nancy Iskander, Karim Iskander, Brian Panish, Esther Holm, Jeff Braun

AP News - Rebecca Grossman, Scott Erickson, Mark Iskander, Jacob Iskander, Nancy Iskander, Karim Iskander, Brian Panish, Esther Holm, Jeff Braun

WHAT:

CNN - A Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million to the parents of Mark Iskander and Jacob Iskander for wrongful death and emotional distress.

ABC News - The jury found Grossman and Erickson negligent in the deaths of the two young brothers.

AP News - The trial judge will determine how much each defendant has to pay, and jurors must decide on punitive damages.

WHERE:

CNN - The crash occurred in Westlake Village, California.

ABC News - The crash occurred in Westlake Village, California.

AP News - The crash occurred in Westlake Village, California.

WHEN:

CNN - The crash occurred on the evening of Sept. 29, 2020.

ABC News - The crash occurred on the evening of Sept. 29, 2020.

AP News - The crash occurred on the evening of Sept. 29, 2020.

CNN - Grossman was sentenced in 2024 to serve 15 years to life in prison.

ABC News - Grossman was sentenced in 2024 to serve 15 years to life in prison.

AP News - Grossman was sentenced in 2024 to serve 15 years to life in prison.

CNN - The civil trial began in April.

WHY:

CNN - Brian Panish argued that Grossman and Erickson were driving recklessly after drinking margaritas together.

ABC News - Brian Panish argued that Grossman and Erickson were driving recklessly after drinking margaritas together.

AP News - Brian Panish argued that Grossman and Erickson were driving recklessly after drinking margaritas together.

HOW:

CNN - Grossman was driving 73 mph (117 kph) in a 45 mph (72 kph) zone when her car struck the boys.

ABC News - Grossman was driving 73 mph (117 kph) in a 45 mph (72 kph) zone when her car struck the boys.

AP News - Grossman was driving 73 mph (117 kph) in a 45 mph (72 kph) zone when her car struck the boys.

CNN - Grossman was following Erickson, who was also speeding and narrowly missed the family.

ABC News - Grossman was following Erickson, who was also speeding and narrowly missed the family.

AP News - Grossman was following Erickson, who was also speeding and narrowly missed the family.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 23:21 UTC)

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents of Mark Iskander and Jacob Iskander for wrongful death and emotional distress, finding Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson negligent in the tragic incident. The crash occurred in Westlake Village, California, where Grossman was driving 73 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone, following Erickson, who was also speeding and narrowly missed the family. The trial judge will determine how much each defendant has to pay, and jurors will decide on punitive damages after the civil trial began in April.