STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25CV063889-590 JONATHAN SIMPSON, Plaintiff vs NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION PAUL MARTIN, Defendant TO: PAUL MARTIN 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 August 31, 2025. 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 25 day of August , 2026. Lauren Monosoff Attorney for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL: PRICE, PETHO & ASSOCIATES 1430 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 372-2160 IPL0368987 Aug 28,Sep 4,11 2026