NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County File No.: 26CV018681-590 Richard Lazes v. Q.C. Fireplace LLC a/k/a Queen City Fireplace and Outdoor, Queen City Fireplace & Outdoor Living, Inc. #1, Ilana Rodriguez, and Alejandro Rodriguez To: Ilana Rodriguez and Alejandro Rodriguez, Defendants TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The pleading seeks the Court to pierce the corporate veil of Defendant Q.C. Fireplace LLC a/k/a Queen City Fireplace and Outdoor to satisfy the outstanding judgement against it. To the extent you have, or assert, any interest in the enforcement of these claims, you are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 4th day of September, 2026, said date being at least forty (40) days from the first day of publication of this Notice. Upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff, Richard Lazes, will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 23rd day of July, 2026. Richard Lazes, Plaintiff c/o Attorney Robert J. Shelton (N.C. Bar No. 59826) Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin, PLLC 525 N. Tryon Street, Suite 1400 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 344-1117 IPL0360421 Jul 26,Aug 2,9 2026