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The representative for the estate of late country music icon Dolly Parton dismissed a civil lawsuit against her nephew on Thursday after a legal dispute over the management of her multi-million-dollar business empire.
She’s Alive, the management entity representing the estate, voluntarily filed for dismissal without prejudice in a Nashville court following an undisclosed agreement reached between the involved parties.
The legal action, initially filed in Sept. by longtime manager Danny Nozell, accused Bryan Seaver of extortion and issuing direct threats to company employees and business partners.
Court documents alleged that Seaver, who provided security services for Parton before his termination in early September, vowed in text messages to destroy the brand and warned he would serve as a hand of retribution for his family.
Chancellor I’Ashea L. Myles had granted a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, citing concerns regarding weapons access and potential retaliation.
In court filings, Seaver denied making physical threats, maintaining that the cited communications represented private conversations between grieving colleagues discussing strategy.
Parton passed away on Aug. 25 at age 80, leaving behind a legacy that includes hit recordings, film roles, extensive philanthropic contributions and major commercial enterprises such as the Dollywood theme park, hotels, cosmetics lines, and retail brands.
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