Grossman, a Los Angeles socialite and wife of plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, was convicted in 2024 on two counts of second-degree murder for the incident. Prosecutors had argued at the time that Grossman and Erickson were racing their cars after a midday drinking session with Erickson, though Erickson has not faced murder charges in the case.
In the latest filing tied to the Iksander family’s wrongful-death lawsuit, Erickson’s attorneys contend that there is no evidence his vehicle touched the children, that he was not racing or intoxicated, and that Grossman bore the negligent responsibility for the fatal collision. Erickson, who did not testify at Grossman’s trial, previously appeared in affectionate text exchanges with Grossman during their affair, excerpts of which were revealed in court filings earlier this year.
Erickson’s lawyers have also noted that he was not called to testify and that prior public statements about potential involvement in the crash were disputed by his side. The former MLB pitcher, who won the World Series with the Minnesota Twins in 1991, spent time with the Dodgers in 2005 and later completed his career with several other teams before retiring.
The Iskander case has attracted renewed attention as court documents surface detailing the personal dynamics between Grossman and Erickson, including their communications over the years. The broader trial timeline remains ongoing, with both sides continuing to present arguments and evidence in relation to the wrongful-death claim.
