STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF Mecklenburg SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 25CV062100-590 Tyree Lewis, Plaintiff Vs. Jacob Austin Abell and Mecklenburg County, Defendants To: JACOB AUSTIN ABELL, above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant Jacob Austin Abell and Mecklenburg County and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Compensation in excess of $25,000.00 for bodily injuries and property damage stemming from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on November 18, 2022. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than April 25, 2026, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 11th day of March, 2026. WILLIAM H. HARDING ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 9115 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY SUITE 220 CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 TELEPHONE: (704)509-3090 STATE BAR NO.: 40623 March 16, 2026, March 23, 2026, and March 30, 2026. IPL0322133 Mar 16,23,30 2026