Dolly Parton Estate Drops Nephew Lawsuit Without Prejudice

Dolly Parton’s estate has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, just days before a scheduled hearing on restrictions sought against him. The estate had accused Seaver of making violent threats and trying to extort money and damage Parton’s business interests; Seaver denied the allegations, saying his messages had been taken out of context. The dismissal is without prejudice, so the claims could be refiled, and the terms or existence of any resolution have not been disclosed. Seaver’s attorneys said he was grateful to put the misunderstanding behind the family.