NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 24CV037821-590 APRIL ATKINSON, Plaintiff vs RICO LAMAR THOMPSON, Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: RICO LAMAR THOMPSON TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature ofthe relief sought is as follows: a claim for personal injuries and damages, sustained as a result of an automobile accident that occurred on September 01, 2021. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after September 28, 2025 exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 24 day of September, 2025 Douglas A.Petho Attorney for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: PRICE, PETHO & ASSOCIATES 1430 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 372-2160 IPL0277194 Oct 1,8,15 2025