Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

SOCIETY Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew The move comes days after Seaver denied allegations of threats and intimidation. Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. By Luke Barr and Shafiq Najib Friday, November 6, 2026 12:03PM Share Follow 6abc on Google Dolly Parton 's estate has moved to dismiss its lawsuit against the late country music legend's nephew and former security guard, Bryan Seaver . In a notice filed Thursday in Tennessee state court, She's Alive LLC, the company overseeing Parton's professional assets, requested the voluntary dismissal of its lawsuit against Seaver and his security company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The filing states that the dismissal is "without prejudice," meaning the estate could potentially bring the claims again. ABC News has reached out to Seaver and Parton's estate for comment. The move comes three days after Seaver and his company filed an 18-page response denying allegations that he had threatened and intimidated people associated with Parton's estate. The estate filed its lawsuit in September, accusing Seaver of making threats and creating a "culture of fear" following Parton's death in August. In his response filed Monday, Seaver denied engaging in an "escalating campaign of intimidation" and argued that private messages cited in the lawsuit had been taken out of context. Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon arrested on SEPTA bus: Police 28 minutes ago Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl in West Philly 2 hours ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff 2 hours ago Seaver also disputed allegations that he had tried to obtain money through intimidation, saying his security company had been owed approximately $251,000 for services already provided and that the amount had since been paid. The latest development follows months of legal back-and-forth between Seaver and the estate. In September, Parton's estate was granted a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his security company after a judge found a "present and continuing disruption and threat" to She's Alive. The following month, the estate alleged in an Oct. 5 court filing that Seaver had attempted to evade being served with the lawsuit, claiming his residence had a "no-trespassing sign in the front yard and barbed wire draped across the handrails leading to the front door." Reached for comment at the time, Seaver told ABC News that the restraining order prevented him from speaking publicly about the case. Parton died in August after what her family described as a "brief battle with cancer." Seaver, who provided security services to his aunt for approximately two decades, announced her death in a video statement shared on social media. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics SOCIETY U.S. & WORLD ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAWSUIT Watch Live ON NOW Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside salon arrested 28 minutes ago Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl 2 hours ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff 2 hours ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police 2 hours ago AccuWeather: Soaking rain sets in Friday for most of us 2 hours ago Man previously let go by police wanted for killing high school senior 24 minutes ago Cops probe house fire after dozens of e-bikes, scooters found inside Man shot several times in Frankford drive-by shooting 1 hour ago