April 20, 2026

Court of Appeals of Indiana
Olena Bahler and Robert T. Bahler v. Citizens Water of Westfield, LLC
No. 25A-PL-1922

Civil. Appeal from the Hamilton Superior Court, Judge J. Richard Campbell. Reverses the trial court’s order overruling the Bahlers’ objections to the easement sought by Citizens for utility uses beyond the installation of a water transmission line and remands for further proceedings. Concludes that Citizens failed to demonstrate a present need for the additional uses related to sewer, gas and other utilities. Therefore, the easement description exceeded the identified necessity. Judge Foley authored the opinion. Chief Judge Tavitas and Judge Kenworthy concur. Appellants’ attorneys: Zechariah D. Yoder, Raymond M. Adler, Noblesville, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Yasmin L. Stump, Erica S. Sullivan, Yasmin L. Stump Law Group, PC, Carmel, Indiana.

Court of Appeals of Indiana
Thomas R. Lingle v. Citizens Water of Westfield, LLC
No. 25A-PL-1898

Civil. Appeal from the Hamilton Superior Court, Judge J. Richard Campbell. Reverses the trial court’s order overruling Lingle’s objections and the order of appropriation concerning an easement requested by Citizens Water. Concludes that Citizens failed to establish a present need for the additional utility rights included in the easement beyond the identified purpose of a water line project. Judge Foley authored the opinion. Chief Judge Tavitas and Judge Kenworthy concur. Appellant’s attorneys: Zechariah D. Yoder, Raymond M. Adler, Noblesville, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Yasmin L. Stump, Erica S. Sullivan, Yasmin L. Stump Law Group, PC, Carmel, Indiana.

Court of Appeals of Indiana
Jeffrey Haskins v. Financial Builders Federal Credit Union
No. 25A-PL-1810

Civil. Appeal from the Howard Superior Court, Judge Ryan D. Washburn, Judge Pro Tempore. Affirms the trial court’s grant of Financial Builders Federal Credit Union’s motion to dismiss Haskins’ claim for overdraft fees as time-barred. The court concludes that Haskins’ claim, arising from overdraft fees charged more than two years prior to filing, is subject to the two-year limitations period for actions upon a deposit account as defined under Indiana law. Judge Scheele authored the opinion. Judges Brown and Felix concur. Appellant’s attorneys: Lynn A. Toops, Gabriel A. Hawkins, Lisa M. LaFornara, Cohen & Malad, LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana. Appellee’s attorneys: Finis Tatum IV, Janet L. Thompson, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana. Amici curiae attorneys: Libby Y. Goodknight, Brett J. Ashton, Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana.

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