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Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estate
Compiled Nov 5
What happened
Dolly Parton's manager Danny Nozell moved Thursday to drop a complaint against her nephew Bryan Seaver.
The detail
Nozell had secured a temporary restraining order against Seaver and his security company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, in September.
The detail
Nozell was seeking to turn the restraining order into a permanent injunction against Seaver.
The detail
The case is being dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled.
How it unfolded
Aug. 25: Dolly Parton dies; threats reportedly began shortly before this. · early September: She's Alive terminates Bryan Seaver and his security company, SAPS. · the following week: She's Alive petitions for a restraining order against Seaver. · September: A temporary restraining order is granted against Seaver and SAPS. · a day before Thursday: A court filing says the two sides reached an agreement, without details. · Thursday: Nozell moves to drop the complaint, with dismissal to be without prejudice.
By the numbers
Aug. 25 date of Parton's death · Tuesday scheduled hearing date
Still unresolved
The Thursday filing gives no reason why the complaint is being withdrawn.