IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25CVD004133-350 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY DALIAN WASHINGTON v. KODJO EDEM MIKEM d/b/a PRIORITY FLOORING AND DESIGN, LLC TO: KODJO EDEM MIKEM d/b/a PRIORITY FLOORING AND DESIGN, LLC TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action on September 11, 2025. The nature of the relief being sought is monetary damages for breach of contract and misrepresentation. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 4th day of August, 2026, said date being at least 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, monetary damages for breach of contract and misrepresentation. This, the 18th day of June, 2026. KING LAW OFFICES, PC Steffany C. Kamenga N.C. State Bar No. 57949 Attorney for the Petitioner 19924 Jetton Rd STE 101 Cornelius, NC 28031 Telephone: 828-288-3085 Fax: 828-286-1110 IPL0351413 Jun 25,Jul 2,9 2026