Dolly Parton Estate Files Restraining Order Against Nephew Bryan Seaver Over Alleged Threats

After Dolly Parton's passing due to cancer, her estate has secured a restraining order and initiated legal action against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had been her head of security for over 20 years through his firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. A complaint submitted to Tennessee's Chancery Court on September 22 alleges that Seaver sent menacing text messages to Parton's staff and associates, instilling fear and prompting some employees to resign. The lawsuit asserts that Seaver threatened to damage Parton's brand unless his demands were satisfied, including messages indicating he would "destroy the entire brand" and approach Billboard Magazine. Seaver has been prohibited from entering Parton's property, with a court hearing scheduled for October 7 at 11 a.m. to discuss a potential temporary injunction against him and his company. Parton's sister, Freida, defended Seaver on Instagram, rejecting claims of family discord, while Stella mentioned to CBS Mornings that Parton was composing songs for a forthcoming musical prior to her death. Attorney Derek Crownover from Loeb & Loeb has assured Seaver that the lawsuit will not impact his stake in the star's trust.