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 ABC7 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. $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland Live California election results 2026: California billionaire tax, Prop. 40, headed toward defeat VIDEO: CHP cruiser tumbles down embankment off Hwy. 101 in Santa Clara County 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 Live Streams ON NOW $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland Live updates: Karen Bass concedes to Nithya Raman in LA mayoral race VIDEO: CHP cruiser tumbles down embankment in Santa Clara County 3 detained after 2 boys killed in Moss Landing State Beach shooting Death row commutations would affect Bay Area's most notorious killers Thao corruption trial centers on collapse of Evolutionary Homes El Cerrito High's football program suspended after hazing allegations Rep. Robert Garcia outlines 4 new probes into Trump administration