Dolly Parton's Estate Moves To Drop Lawsuit Against Nephew

Newsweek · Alice Gibbs · 2026-11-06 09:08 UTC

Dolly Parton’s estate has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against Bryan Seaver, months after accusing him of threatening and intimidating behavior.

Dolly Parton's estate has filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the late country singer's nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver.

In September, Parton’s longtime manager Danny Nozell, who runs She’s Alive (SAL)—a company set up by Parton before her death to manage and protect her business interests— sought a restraining order against Seaver and SAPS. A Tennessee judge granted a temporary restraining order on September 23, restricting Seaver and his company from approaching people connected to SAL or interfering with its business relationships.

Parton died in August at the age of 80, and Seaver was tasked with announcing his aunt's death in a social media video.

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