What is this notice about?

The Licensing Board sued Jerod Lee Kernen seeking court orders to stop him from acting or advertising as a licensed general contractor in North Carolina.

Who filed the lawsuit and against whom?

The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors filed against Jerod Lee Kernen and J&K's Home Renovation LLC.

What could happen if the defendant ignores this notice?

The court may grant the injunction sought and award costs and attorney's fees without the defendant's input.

Court Notice — Raleigh (26CV006276-910)

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The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors sued Jerod Lee Kernen and J&K's Home Renovation LLC seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions to stop Kernen from practicing or advertising as a licensed general contractor in NC, plus costs and attorney fees.

Key Takeaways

Complaint filed February 17, 2026 in Wake County Superior Court
Plaintiff seeks injunction stopping contractor practice and advertising
Request for costs and reasonable attorney's fees
Relief remains until Defendant becomes properly licensed

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Raleigh
Case #

26CV006276-910

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If you don't respond

If Defendant does not respond or appear, the court may enter the requested preliminary and permanent injunction and award costs and attorney's fees; no specific deadline appears in this publication.

What to do next

1
Locate full complaint
Obtain the full court filing for Wake County Superior Court File No. 26CV006276-910 to review allegations and relief sought.
2
Consult an attorney
Defendant should contact a lawyer immediately to respond to the complaint and contest the injunction.

Frequently asked questions

What is this notice about?: The Licensing Board sued Jerod Lee Kernen seeking court orders to stop him from acting or advertising as a licensed general contractor in North Carolina.
Who filed the lawsuit and against whom?: The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors filed against Jerod Lee Kernen and J&K's Home Renovation LLC.
What could happen if the defendant ignores this notice?: The court may grant the injunction sought and award costs and attorney's fees without the defendant's input.

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Legal terms in this notice

preliminary injunction: A temporary court order that stops actions until a full hearing decides the case.
permanent injunction: A lasting court order that prohibits certain actions after the case is decided.
plaintiff: The party (here, the Licensing Board) that started the lawsuit seeking relief.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors v. Jerod Lee Kernen and J&K's Home Renovation LLC
Wake County Superior File No. 26CV006276-910
Complaint and Motion Application for Preliminary and Permanent Injunction to Jerod Lee Kernen: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on February 17, 2026, in the aboveentitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:
That Defendant Jerod Lee Kernen be preliminarily and permanently enjoined from the practice of general contracting, advertising or suggesting that Defendant is licensed in the State of North Carolina until such time, if ever, that Defendant becomes properly licensed by Plaintiff.
That Plaintiff be awarded its costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.
That Plaintiff have and recover such other and further relief against Defendants as the Court may deem just and proper.
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