What happens if I ignore this notice?

If you do not respond by June 16, 2026, the plaintiffs can request a default judgment, which may decide the case against you.

Who filed this lawsuit and what are they claiming?

Robert Adams and South Dogwood Partners, LLC filed for breach of contract and to pierce the corporate veil against Timothy Lankow and Prevail Funding, Inc.

How do I respond to the complaint?

File a written defense or answer in the New Hanover County Superior Court by June 16, 2026; consider hiring an attorney listed (Jake H. Blum).

Court Notice — 575 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC (25CV007282-640)

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Breach of Contract

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Plaintiffs Robert Adams and South Dogwood Partners, LLC sued Timothy Lankow and Prevail Funding, Inc. for breach of contract and piercing the corporate veil; Lankow must respond by June 16, 2026 or plaintiffs will seek default relief. Service is by publication in the Irvine World News.

Key Takeaways

Defendant Timothy Lankow must respond by June 16, 2026.
Claims: breach of contract and piercing the corporate veil.
Service is by publication (public notice).
Failure to respond may lead to court granting plaintiffs' requested relief.

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 16, 2026

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Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Wilmington
Address: 575 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC
Case #: 25CV007282-640

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If you don't respond

If Timothy Lankow does not file a defense by June 16, 2026, the plaintiffs will ask the court to grant the relief they seek, likely resulting in a default judgment against him.

What to do next

1
File a written response
Submit an answer or motion in New Hanover County Superior Court by June 16, 2026 to avoid default.
2
Contact an attorney
Call plaintiffs' counsel at (910) 762-1990 for case details, or retain your own lawyer immediately.
3
Verify service and case documents
Check court file No. 25CV007282-640 at the New Hanover County courthouse to review the complaint before responding.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I ignore this notice?: If you do not respond by June 16, 2026, the plaintiffs can request a default judgment, which may decide the case against you.
Who filed this lawsuit and what are they claiming?: Robert Adams and South Dogwood Partners, LLC filed for breach of contract and to pierce the corporate veil against Timothy Lankow and Prevail Funding, Inc.
How do I respond to the complaint?: File a written defense or answer in the New Hanover County Superior Court by June 16, 2026; consider hiring an attorney listed (Jake H. Blum).

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Legal terms in this notice

Piercing the corporate veil: A claim to hold individual owners personally liable for a corporation's obligations.
Service by publication: Notifying a defendant of a lawsuit by publishing notice in a newspaper when other service methods fail.
Default judgment: A court decision in favor of the plaintiff because the defendant failed to respond.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATIONSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONFILE NO. 25CV007282-640
ROBERT ADAMS AND SOUTH DOGWOOD PARTNERS, LLC, v. TIMOTHY LANKOW AND PREVAIL FUNDING, INC.
MR. TIMOTHY LANKOW:
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:
Breach of Contract and Piercing the Corporate VeilYou are required to make defense to such pleading not later than June 16, 2026 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.
This, the 28th day of April, 2026
Jake H. Blum,Attorney for Plaintiffs575 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 106Wilmington, NC 28405P: (910) 762-1990
Irvine World NewsPublished: 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28/26

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