Dolly Parton’s estate seeks dismissal of lawsuit against nephew

Entertainment · First reported 6 Nov, 02:37 · Updated 03:01

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She’s Alive LLC, which manages Dolly Parton’s estate, asked a Tennessee court to dismiss its lawsuit against Bryan Seaver and his security company without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of refiling. Seaver had denied the estate’s allegations and said a business dispute over unpaid security services was involved.

She’s Alive LLC asked a Tennessee state court to dismiss its lawsuit against Bryan Seaver and his security company without prejudice.
A dismissal without prejudice means the estate could bring the claims again; the reports say it was unclear whether it would do so.
The estate’s September lawsuit accused Seaver of threats and intimidation; Seaver denied the allegations and said messages cited by the estate were taken out of context.
Seaver said his security company had been owed approximately $251,000 for services, an amount he said had since been paid.

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Key facts

Dismissal request: She’s Alive LLC requested dismissal without prejudice.
Defendants: Bryan Seaver and his security company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services.
Lawsuit filed: September 2026, according to the reports.
Amount in dispute: Seaver said his company had been owed approximately $251,000 for services.