The estate of the late Dolly Parton has dropped its lawsuit against her nephew Bryan Seaver, ending a legal fight that had drawn heavy attention in recent weeks.
She's Alive LLC, the company that manages Parton's estate and business interests, filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to CBS News and Taste of Country, which cited Rolling Stone. The dismissal is without prejudice, so the claims could be filed again. It is not a ruling on the allegations, which Seaver denied.
The filing came days before a hearing set for Tuesday, where a judge was expected to consider extending a restraining order against Seaver. Details of the resolution have not been made public.
Seaver's attorneys told CBS News he is grateful to put "this misunderstanding" behind him. They said the aim is for the family to grieve in peace and for Dolly's legacy to stay untouched.
Seaver, the son of Parton's sister Cassie, announced her death on Aug. 25. The company, run by longtime manager Danny Nozell, removed him from his security role on Sept. 15. A letter in the case said this did not affect his status as a beneficiary of Parton's trust. The company then sued him in September, accusing him of threats, which Seaver strongly denied.
Parton died of cancer at age 80. The singer often spoke openly about her Christian faith, and many fans have been praying for her family through the dispute.
Please keep the Parton family in your prayers as they continue to grieve.
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