Rebecca Grossman Ordered to Pay $176 Million in Hit-and-Run Case

Rebecca Grossman, a socialite, has been ordered to pay $176 million to the family of two young boys she killed in a hit-and-run incident. A jury found her and former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson liable for the deaths.

4 Jun, 14:14 — 4 Jun, 17:20

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Why this matters

This case highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving and the legal system's response to tragic fatalities. The substantial financial award underscores the immense value placed on human life and the profound impact such incidents have on victims' families, serving as a deterrent and a form of justice.

Key entitiesRebecca Grossman Mark Iskander Jacob Iskander Scott Erickson

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Rebecca Grossman was ordered to pay $176 million in damages
The payment is for the deaths of two young boys in a 2020 hit-and-run
The victims were Mark and Jacob Iskander, aged 11 and 8

Key claims2 agreed · 3 unverified

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Rebecca Grossman was ordered to pay $176 million to the family of the victims.

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The incident occurred in 2020.

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Grossman struck the children at nearly 80 mph.

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Scott Erickson, a former MLB pitcher, was found liable for the $176 million alongside Rebecca Grossman.

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Rebecca Grossman was previously convicted of murder in this case.

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Where they diverge

Involvement of Scott Erickson in the liability

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Scott Erickson was also found liable for the $176 million alongside Grossman

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Grossman alone was ordered to pay the $176 million, though Erickson's presence in the incident is mentioned

Coverage gaps

Grossman's previous murder conviction in the case

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Description of the incident as a 'high-speed game of chicken' with Scott Erickson

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NYTMostly Factual66d ago

Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, Ex-MLB Pitcher, Found Liable for $176 Million in Hit-and-Run

The jury ruled against Rebecca Grossman, a philanthropist, and Scott Erickson, a former M.L.B. pitcher. Ms. Grossman was earlier convicted of murder in the case.

By Claire Moses

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Fox NewsMixed65d ago

Family whose children were killed by World Series champion's former lover awarded $176 million

A jury awarded $176 million to the family of two Los Angeles children killed by socialite Rebecca Grossman, who struck them at nearly 80 mph in 2020.

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The IndependentMostly Factual66d ago

Jury awards $176m to family of boys killed by LA socialite as she raced ex-baseball star boyfriend

Rebecca Grossman hit Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and eight, with her car at a crossing point in what prosecutors described as ‘a high-speed game of chicken’ with her then-lover Scott Erickson

By Joe Sommerlad

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Coverage Timeline

First report: NYT · 4 Jun, 14:14|Full coverage: 4 · 6h|Window: 6h

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NYT4 Jun, 14:14First to report

Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, Ex-MLB Pitcher, Found Liable for $176 Million in Hit-and-Run

The Independent4 Jun, 14:17

Jury awards $176m to family of boys killed by LA socialite as she raced ex-baseball star boyfriend

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Fox News4 Jun, 17:20

Family whose children were killed by World Series champion's former lover awarded $176 million

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iefimerida4 Jun, 20:02Latest update

Διάσημη κοσμική θα καταβάλει 176 εκατομμύρια δολάρια στους γονείς 2 μικρών αγοριών που σκότωσε σε τροχαίο

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused solely on Grossman and the financial award, later expanding to include the joint liability of Scott Erickson and Grossman's prior murder conviction.

Initial Reporting of AwardJune 4th morning/afternoon

Outlets began reporting the jury's decision to award $176 million to the Iskander family.

Details EmergeJune 4th afternoon

Subsequent reports added details about the incident, Grossman's background, and the specific roles of other individuals like Scott Erickson.

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Rebecca Grossman Ordered to Pay $176 Million in Hit-and-Run Case

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Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, Ex-MLB Pitcher, Found Liable for $176 Million in Hit-and-Run

Family whose children were killed by World Series champion's former lover awarded $176 million

Jury awards $176m to family of boys killed by LA socialite as she raced ex-baseball star boyfriend

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Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson, Ex-MLB Pitcher, Found Liable for $176 Million in Hit-and-Run

Jury awards $176m to family of boys killed by LA socialite as she raced ex-baseball star boyfriend

Family whose children were killed by World Series champion's former lover awarded $176 million

Διάσημη κοσμική θα καταβάλει 176 εκατομμύρια δολάρια στους γονείς 2 μικρών αγοριών που σκότωσε σε τροχαίο

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