By Sohaib Shams
Dolly Parton's estate has moved to dismiss its lawsuit against the late singer'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 voluntary dismissal of the case against Seaver and his security firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The filing states the dismissal is "without prejudice," meaning the estate could potentially revive the claims later.
Lawsuit alleged threats and intimidation
The estate filed the lawsuit in September, accusing Seaver of making threats and creating a "culture of fear" following Parton's death in August after a brief battle with cancer. The legal action came three days after Seaver and his company submitted an 18-page response denying the allegations, arguing that private messages cited in the suit had been taken out of context.
Seaver disputes financial motives
In his response, Seaver also contested claims that he tried to obtain money through intimidation. He said his security company was owed approximately $251,000 for services already rendered and that the amount had since been paid. Seaver provided security for his aunt for roughly two decades and announced her death in a video statement on social media.
Previous court actions
In September, a judge granted the estate a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his company after finding a "present and continuing disruption and threat" to She's Alive. The following month, the estate alleged in an October 5 filing that Seaver had attempted to evade service of the lawsuit, citing a no-trespassing sign and barbed wire at his residence.
