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 began with a thorough billing analysis and detailed defense package identifying all of the lien claimant’s issues. A Notice of Intention to Dismiss (NOI) was filed on 2/7/2024.  The lien claimant submitted a timely objection, but the judge ultimately found that it had not been properly received or considered under CCR §10888. As a result, the court issued an Order of Dismissal on 5/20/2024. When the lien claimant again failed to appear, a second dismissal order was issued on 6/20/2024, reinforcing the judge’s position.

Throughout this process, the lien claimant also failed to respond to three separate resolution attempts. While their objection was technically timely, the lack of proper delivery and complete absence from the hearing left the judge no reason to keep the lien active.

This file remains open, with additional lien claimants scheduled for trial at the end of July. A comprehensive defense package was submitted in preparation, underscoring the SPEAR Program’s proactive and thorough approach to lien defense.

This result highlights the power of strategic litigation, diligent follow-through, and a defense team that knows how to turn procedural precision into decisive victories.