STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 26CV013744-590 DARIONNA JOHNSON, Plaintiff, vs MARIE PHIPPS, TAMMY SHOWALTER, and O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC. Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: MARIE PHIPPS 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 April 16, 2024. 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 30 day of April 2026. Douglas A. Petho Attorney for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: PRICE, PETHO & ASSOCIATES 1430 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 372-2160 IPL0337099 May 6,13,20 2026