Argus West SPEAR Program’s SIU lien resolution team delivered another impactful result—achieving a full dismissal of a pharmacy lien and securing $500 in sanctions for non-compliance.   Despite multiple continuances and direct instructions from both the defense and the WCAB Judge, the lien claimant failed to submit required documentation, including a Pre-Trial Conference Statement, and […]

Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit secures yet another major win, this time against four lien claimants.   Three lien claimants, a Chiropractic provider, a Physical Therapy provider, and a Rehab Center, withdrew their liens prior to the Lien Conference. These withdrawals were the direct result of our SIU-based defenses, which identified critical issues including […]

Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Defense team successfully reduced a $45,579.44 medical lien to just $150 following a contested lien trial, resulting in a 99.7% reduction via Stipulation and Order to Pay.   This outcome was driven by a strong foundation of both SIU and claim-based defenses. The defense file package prepared by the […]

Argus West’s SPEAR Program SIU Lien Defense team secured a full dismissal of a $20,750 diagnostics lien, resulting in zero payment at the Lien Conference. The lien claimant failed to appear, prompting the judge to order dismissal and take the matter off calendar.   This outcome stemmed from a strong timeline of defense efforts which […]

A delivery driver who falsely claimed she was unable to work due to an injury has been convicted of perjury after an SIU investigation uncovered physical activities that directly contradicted her reported limitations.   The claimant filed a workers’ compensation claim, alleging a left ankle injury sustained while working as a delivery driver. Based on […]

Argus West SPEAR Program’s SIU Lien Defense team successfully secured a 100% reduction of a $5,800 lien, forcing the lien claimant to withdraw at trial with zero payment. At trial, our defense attorney asserted key SIU-based defenses that exposed serious compliance issues. The lien claimant failed to provide a valid DBA and lacked a National […]

Argus West SIU Spear Program Lien Defense team successfully defeated a $4,100 lien filed by a DME Company, securing a 100% reduction with zero payment.   The lien claimant initially sought payment but was met with SIU-based defenses, highlighting critical weaknesses in their lien claim. When the matter was set for trial, the provider failed […]

After over a year of persistent pressure from lien claimants, Argus West’s SPEAR Program delivered a major win at Lien Trial. What began as two routine lien demands (one from an interpreting provider and another from a diagnostic testing company) both were escalated to a Lien Conference and ultimately contested at trial.   Through the […]

A policyholder submitted a $18,135.43 veterinary bill that immediately raised suspicion due to several inconsistencies, including misspelled words and missing dollar signs on the invoices. The insurer notified their contract SIU, Argus West Investigative Services, regarding the red flags.   Argus West SIU opened a potential fraud investigation and began their work. A background check […]

A client of Argus West received a tip from their insured regarding a fraudulent claim. The claimant was working for a construction company and filed a workers’ compensation claim, alleging injuries to his shoulder, back, and internal organs from lifting rocks. He was placed on temporary disability, later transitioning to partial permanent disability. However, suspicions […]