NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the Superior Court 25CV040393-590 Verified Complaint for Alienation of Affections, Criminal Conversation, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Attorney's Fees and Costs (Including Punitive Damages) (Jury Trial Demanded) to: LANIKA SMITH Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: the Plaintiff is seeking damages and fees for Alienation of Affection, Criminal Conversation, Intentional and/or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Attorney's Fees. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than February 25, 2026 (40 days from publication), and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 13 day of January 2026. Amanda M. Smith, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Rech Law, P.C. 1819 Charlotte Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28203 IPL0305252 Jan 16,23,30 2026