Dolly Parton Estate Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit

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1. 6 Nov

   Dolly Parton ’s longtime manager moved Thursday to drop a complaint that accused the late singer’s nephew of threatening her estate and its employees.

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• 6 Nov Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint against late singer's nephewDolly Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell, moved to drop a legal complaint against the country star’s nephew Bryan Seaver, who was involved in her security. The complaint stemmed from allegations by Nozell that Seaver threatened Parton's estate and its employees after she died earlier this year. While the Tennessee court filing does not provide reasons for the dismissal, it signifies an end to the conflict…CBC
• 6 Nov Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephewDolly Parton's estate has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his security company Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The estate initially sued Seaver in September, accusing him of threatening behavior and creating a culture of fear after Parton’s death in August. Seaver denied these allegations in an 18-page filing on Monday and claimed that he was owed $251,000 for services…ABC News (US)
• 6 Nov Dolly Parton’s manager dismisses lawsuit against singer’s nephew ahead of courtroom showdownDanny Nozell, Dolly Parton’s longtime manager, dismissed his lawsuit against her nephew Christian Seaver without prejudice on Thursday, ahead of a scheduled court hearing. The dismissal leaves open the possibility that Nozell could refile his claims in the future. In September, Nozell had accused Seaver of attempting to extort him and threatening violence after Seaver falsely announced Parton’s death on social…New York Post
• 6 Nov Dolly Parton estate files to dismiss lawsuit against her nephewDolly Parton’s estate management company, She’s Alive LLC, has asked a court to dismiss its lawsuit against Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver. The suit, which accused Seaver of threatening Parton’s legacy and demanded a restraining order, was filed in September. On Thursday, She’s Alive requested the dismissal without prejudice, meaning they could potentially refile it later. Seaver’s security firm Squadron Augmented…NBC News
• 6 Nov Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estateDolly Parton's management entity, She’s Alive, has moved to drop a legal complaint against her late sister's nephew, Bryan Seaver, and his security firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The original complaint in September alleged threats made against the estate and its staff, leading to a temporary restraining order. A court hearing scheduled for Tuesday was canceled when She’s Alive filed to dismiss the…The Independent
• 5 Nov Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephewThe estate of Dolly Parton has filed to dismiss a lawsuit against her nephew Bryan Seaver, who was accused of threatening violence and damaging Parton's brand. Seaver’s attorneys stated that he is relieved the misunderstanding is resolved, allowing the family to grieve peacefully. The case arose after Seaver, head of private security firm Squadron Augmented Protection Services, was fired by She's Alive, which…CBS News

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