Elliott Cunningham v. PLS Financial Solutions

── Elliott Cunningham v. PLS Financial Solutions ── Case No.: 25A-SC-00757 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 11, 2025 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Lake Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Pyle concur On July 7, 2024, Cunningham went to PLS in East Chicago to cash a $2,500 money order. In accordance with its policy, PLS charged a $63.50 fee. Three days later, Cunningham, pro se, filed a small-claims notice of claim against PLS alleging “financial fraud” and “elderly abuse.” See Notice of Claim, Cause No. 45D12-2407-SC-3609 (July 10, 2024). Cunningham, who alleged that the PLS employee he interacted with on July 7 was named “Maria,” requested $8,500 in damages. A trial was scheduled for February 14, 2025.