STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF GASTON SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 26CV004303-350 Kedra Brown, Plaintiff Vs. Christopher Alan Parise, Defendant To: Christopher Alan Parise, above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant Christopher Alan Parise 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 3/22/2024. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 2, 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 20th day of August, 2026. WILLIAM H. HARDING ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 9115 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY SUITE 220 CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 TELEPHONE: (704)509-3090 STATE BAR NO.: 40623 August 23, 2026, August 30, 2026, and September 6, 2026. IPL0367858 Aug 23,30,Sep 6 2026