The longtime manager of the late American music icon Dolly Parton has dropped his lawsuit against the singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver. The legal conflict had previously centered on accusations of attempted extortion and threats aimed at the late star's multi-million-dollar estate.
Parton’s manager, Danny Nozell, filed a motion in a Tennessee court to dismiss the complaint against Seaver and his private firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, according to Punch. The case was dismissed without prejudice, which means the estate retains the legal right to revive the claims in the future.
The dispute started in September when the estate secured a temporary restraining order against Seaver. Court papers alleged that Seaver sent aggressive messages to business associates, including a warning that he would seek retribution. The court initially barred him from entering estate premises, which cover Parton's major assets like the Dollywood theme park, a hotel, and a museum.
Seaver, who is the son of Parton’s sister Cassie, served as the country star's head of security for over twenty years before being fired in September. He denied all allegations of blackmail and intimidation in an 18-page court filing. He maintained that his texts were misinterpreted and insisted the estate actually owed him around $251,000 for unpaid security work.
The decision to end the court action came after both sides submitted a filing showing they had reached an agreement, though the terms remain private. The move effectively cancelled a court session that was planned for Tuesday to decide whether to prolong the restraining order against Seaver.
Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Throughout her legendary career, she released timeless classics such as "Jolene" and "9 to 5", and earned a massive global following before her death.
