Jury Awards $176 Million in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
A Los Angeles jury found Rebecca Grossman and former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson liable for negligence in a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the deaths of two young brothers. According to ABC7 Los Angeles, the jury awarded $176 million in damages to the victims' family. The Los Angeles Times reported that the crash involved DUI-related negligence, which contributed to the wrongful deaths of the Iskander brothers.
The New York Times confirmed the jury's decision, emphasizing the substantial financial award given to the family. This verdict holds Grossman and Erickson accountable for their roles in the fatal incident in Westlake Village, California.