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Archived story · published November 9, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · November 9, 2026

Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton's manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate

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A Tennessee judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Danny Nozell, Dolly Parton's longtime manager and head of the entity She's Alive, against Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver. The dismissal, granted without prejudice on Monday, follows a request by Nozell after the two parties reached a resolution. The lawsuit originally alleged that Seaver, who served as Parton's head of security and announced her death in August, had threatened violence and the destruction of Parton's legacy and business interests. The case had previously resulted in a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, in September.

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  • A Tennessee judge dismissed the case between Danny Nozell and Bryan Seaver on Monday.
  • The dismissal was without prejudice, meaning the case can be refiled.
  • Danny Nozell is Dolly Parton's longtime manager and runs She's Alive, the entity managing her estate.
  • Bryan Seaver is Dolly Parton's nephew and served as her head of security.
  • The lawsuit alleged Seaver threatened violence and the destruction of Parton's legacy and business empire.
  • A temporary restraining order had been secured against Seaver and his company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, in September.
  • The dismissal followed an agreement or resolution between the two sides.

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  • Dolly Parton died of cancer at the age of 80 in August.
  • Bryan Seaver announced Parton's death in a prerecorded video.
  • Seaver and SAPS were fired by She's Alive in September.
  • Seaver's attorneys described the situation as a 'misunderstanding' and stated the family is grieving.

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