Dolly Parton’s estate drops lawsuit against nephew Bryan Seaver after months of legal dispute

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dolly Parton’s estate has dropped its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, following months of tension.

Seaver, who worked with the country music legend for more than 20 years, had been accused of making threats against her business interests and employees. He denied the claims and has now said he is grateful to put the dispute behind him.

Dolly Parton’s estate voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against Bryan Seaver

According to court documents, as reported by The Rolling Stone, She’s Alive, LLC, the company managing Parton’s business interests, voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Seaver on Thursday, November 5, in Tennessee.

The case was dismissed without prejudice. This means the company can still bring the lawsuit back at a later date. The legal dispute began after Seaver was fired from his role as Parton’s head of security in September. He had worked with his aunt for more than two decades.

Following the dismissal, Seaver’s attorney told TMZ that his client wanted to move past the disagreement and focus on the family. The attorney said Seaver cared deeply about Parton, her music, and the legacy she left behind.

“Mr Seaver cares deeply about his Aunt Dolly, her music, her family, and the incredible legacy she left behind,” the attorney said. “He has made a career out of protecting his aunt while she was alive and remains committed to Dolly and his entire family."

"Mr Seaver is grateful to put this misunderstanding behind him so that the entire family can continue to grieve peacefully and ensure that the bright light of Dolly’s legacy remains entirely untouched,” they added.

Dolly Parton's sister Cassie came to son Bryan Seaver's defense

In the lawsuit, She’s Alive accused Seaver of making threats against Parton’s business interests and employees. Seaver denied the allegations and said he had never threatened anyone.

On October 26, Seaver posted a lengthy statement on his Facebook page written by his mother, Cassie Parton. The country legend’s younger sister used the message to remember her sibling while also standing by her son amid the family dispute.

Cassie described the “very special and meaningful relationship” Seaver shared with the 'Jolene' singer, who chose him to be the one to announce her death when the time came.

As per USA TODAY, Seaver’s lawyers previously said the dispute was between their client, Parton’s nephew and former head of security, and her business manager.

"Mr. Seaver has always been a private person, but he was chosen by his aunt, with his family's approval, to make the announcement about Dolly's passing. He would have preferred to remain a private person as this ordeal has taken a toll on his family," the statement read.

"This legal dispute arose between Mr. Seaver, a family member also in charge of Dolly's private security, and a business manager. While the family was grieving, the business manager went to Court and the media with a surprising and incomplete story," the attorneys continued.

"Seeing text messages that are misleading and taken out of context has been very hurtful to our client and his family," the statement said.