NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 24CV047188-590 EFRAIN LOPEZ VELASCO, Plaintiff vs RODNEY WHEELER, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: RODNEY WHEELER TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: a claim for personal injuries and damages, sustained as a result of an automobile accident that occurred on September 17, 2022. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after (first date of publication) exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 2 day of October, 2025 Douglas A.Petho Attorney for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: PRICE, PETHO & ASSOCIATES 1430 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 372-2160 IPL0283619 Oct 22,29,Nov 5 2025