Robert S. Gianelli: Los Angeles Insurance Attorney

Rob Gianelli is a highly respected California attorney known for his expertise in insurance bad faith litigation and class actions. With a career spanning decades, he has successfully represented policyholders in disputes involving health, life, disability, and property insurance, establishing himself as a leading advocate for consumer rights.

Rob also won a $7.2 million jury verdict against a managed care group for failing to provide a timely surgical referral to a health plan member. (LaRue v. Accountable Health Care IPA.). This is believed to be a first of its kind jury verdict in California against a managed care group.

Rob also prevailed in a class action trial against Kaiser for violating California’s reconstructive surgery law, a case that resulted in thousands of Kaiser members gaining access to excess skin surgery, with an estimated benefit exceeding $150 million (Gallimore v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.).

Rob has been a tireless advocate for protecting vulnerable consumers. He represented a class of 7,700 senior citizens who were sold deceptive annuities, leading to a $47 million settlement after winning phase one of the trial (Stephens v. American Equity Investment Life Ins. Co.). For this work and other consumer-focused victories, Rob was twice named a Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist.

These and other precedent-setting rulings continue to influence insurance litigation and consumer protections nationwide on behalf of insurance policyholders.

Through his unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication, Rob Gianelli has cemented his place as one of California’s most accomplished advocates for policyholders, fighting tirelessly to ensure justice and accountability in the insurance industry.