# Dolly Parton’s Manager Dismisses Lawsuit Against Her Nephew

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dolly-partons-manager-dismisses-lawsuit-against-her-nephew/
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:19:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T00:33:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dolly-parton-manager-dismisses-nephew-lawsuit-1235635526/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Nozell has withdrawn his lawsuit against Bryan Seaver.
- The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing the claims to be filed again.
- Seaver denied threats and said he was owed $251,000 for security work.

## Summary

Dolly Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, has dropped his lawsuit accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threatening her business interests. The voluntary dismissal was filed shortly before a deadline for Nozell to respond to Seaver’s denials and ahead of a hearing on restrictions placed on Seaver; the reason for dropping the case is unclear.

The case was dismissed without prejudice, so Nozell could bring the claims again. He alleged Seaver used threats and demands for money to cause fear and disrupt Parton’s business; Seaver denied threatening anyone and said his demand for payment concerned $251,000 owed for security work. A judge had issued a temporary order limiting Seaver’s access to Parton’s employees, business partners and company property.

## Coverage

- [Rolling Stone: Dolly Parton’s Manager Dismisses Lawsuit Against Her Nephew](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/dolly-parton-manager-dismisses-nephew-lawsuit-1235635526/)
- [Billboard: Dolly Parton Estate Drops Lawsuit Against Late Star’s Nephew Over Alleged Threats](https://www.billboard.com/pro/dolly-parton-estate-drops-lawsuit-nephew/)

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