Dolly Parton's estate sues nephew over post-death conduct

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:00 · Archive

Dolly Parton's estate has sued her nephew Bryan Seaver, alleging he menaced the estate after her death.

Dolly Parton's estate has filed a lawsuit against her nephew Bryan Seaver, a former head of security, claiming he menaced and attempted to coerce the estate after the country star's death on 25 August. The estate alleges that Seaver has used barbed wire fencing and posted no trespassing signs to prevent being served with the lawsuit, according to court filings.

The New York Post reports that Seaver has been accused of threatening to smear Parton's legacy and threatening employees. Seaver announced Parton's death in a video and previously said this was significant to him.

How it is being reported

• Dolly Parton’s nephew allegedly used barbed wire to avoid being served with estate lawsuitParton's former head of security has been accused by her estate of threatening to smear the singer's legacy and threatening employees.New York Post · 7 Oct, 15:51
• Dolly Parton’s estate alleges her nephew using barbed wire to avoid being servedCourt filing alleges Bryan Seaver, star’s ex-security head, has also posted no trespassing signs to thwart serving of lawsuit Dolly Parton’s estate has alleged that her nephew and former security head is using barbed wire and a no trespassing sign to avoid being served in a lawsuit, according to a court filing confirmed by the Guardian. The country star’s company has filed suit against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, claiming that he menaced and attempted to strong-arm Parton’s estate after she died on 25 August. Seaver announced Parton’s death in a video and previously said this was “something…The Guardian · 6 Oct, 22:07

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