STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF Mecklenburg SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 26CV008487-590 Orrin Anthony Bynes, Plaintiff Vs. Brayan Estrada Rodriguez AND PROGRESSIVE premier INSURANCE COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Defendants To: Brayan Estrada Rodriguez , above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant Brayan Estrada Rodriguez 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 10/21/2024. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than August 31, 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 17th day of July, 2026. WILLIAM H. HARDING ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 9115 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY SUITE 220 CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 TELEPHONE: (704)509-3090 STATE BAR NO.: 40623 July 22, 2026, July 29, 2026, and August 5, 2026. IPL0358519 Jul 22,29,Aug 5 2026