Grossman’s Husband Testifies on Family Wealth in $176M Hit-and-Run Trial
Rebecca Grossman’s husband testifies on family wealth in ongoing punitive damages trial phase.
Why it matters: Financial disclosures could determine punitive damages in a landmark $176 million civil case, guiding personal injury and tort litigation strategies related to defendants’ wealth.
- Jury awarded $176 million damages on June 3, 2026, to Iskander family for 2020 hit-and-run deaths.
- Grossman and Scott Erickson found negligent and acted with malice, leading to punitive damages phase.
- Dr. Peter Grossman, husband and vehicle owner, found liable alongside defendants.
- Punitive damages phase started June 4, 2026, focusing on defendants’ financial net worth.
On June 3, 2026, a Los Angeles jury awarded $176 million in damages to the parents of Mark and Jacob Iskander, killed in a 2020 hit-and-run incident involving Rebecca Grossman and former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson. The jury determined both defendants were negligent and acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, triggering a punitive damages phase currently underway.
Rebecca Grossman, who was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison in 2024 after a criminal conviction for second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter, now faces civil liability that might increase further based on her financial standing. During the punitive damages phase starting June 4, 2026, testimony has shifted to the defendants’ financial resources, including revelations from Dr. Peter Grossman, Rebecca’s husband and owner of the vehicle involved. Los Angeles Times reports highlighted the importance of these financial disclosures in setting punitive damages.
Attorney Brian Panish, representing the Iskander family, emphasized the recklessness involved: “It's not an accident when you speed, and you drink, and you drive impaired.” The vehicle traveled at 73 mph in a 45 mph zone at the time of the crash. Fox LA coverage details the start of the punitive damages phase focusing on assessing the defendants’ net worth as a key factor in determining the final award.
Dr. Peter Grossman’s financial testimony marks a critical development because, as the vehicle’s owner, he shares joint liability for the awarded damages. However, specific details of the financial disclosures have not been publicly released. Patch Agoura Hills notes the implications for personal injury tort claims where defendant wealth significantly affects punitive damages calculations.
By the numbers:
- $176 million — damages awarded in civil trial
- 73 mph — speed of Grossman's vehicle in 45 mph zone
- June 4, 2026 — start of punitive damages phase
What's next: Jury deliberations on punitive damages are ongoing, expected to further define financial penalties based on disclosed wealth.