Dolly Parton estate says nephew barricaded home amid lawsuit
- The Dolly Parton estate claims Bryan Seaver, her former security head, constructed a barricade of yellow caution tape and barbed wire to block a process server attempting to deliver a lawsuit at his home, according to Rolling Stone.
- After announcing Parton's death on August 25 at age 80, Seaver was terminated within one month, prompting She's Alive LLC to obtain a restraining order after alleging he threatened to destroy her legacy.
- Court filings allege Seaver began threats weeks before Parton's death, telling her entertainment attorney, "I'm not an entertainment person. I'm a killer." Seaver denied the allegations to TMZ, stating "most of the comments I stand by."
- In a Friday motion, Seaver sought a 10-day postponement of the October 9 hearing, claiming he cannot retain counsel due to Pinnacle Bank conflicts; the estate urged the court to deny the delay and make the restraining order permanent.
- The dispute extends beyond the barricade allegations, with Seaver claiming every attorney consulted has ties to Pinnacle Bank, while a new security team was installed at Parton's Nashville home in September following his firing.
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Dolly Parton estate battle: Country singer’s nephew accused of using barbed wire and caution tape to evade lawsuit service
In a startling turn of events, lawyers representing Dolly Parton's estate have accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of hampering legal document delivery by barricading his home with caution tape and barbed wire. Though Seaver denies these allegations and claims his comments were taken out of context, the legal battle intensifies following Parton's passing on August 25, 2026. A pivotal hearing regarding a restraining order is scheduled for October 9.
Bryan Seaver, nephew of Dolly Parton and former head of the singer's security, requested another ten days for the hearing of her lawsuit in Tennessee, United States. According to Associated Press (AP), the application was filed on Friday (2), while Seaver tries to find a lawyer to defend him. The hearing is scheduled for 9 October.
Dolly Parton's nephew makes urgent court request ahead of restraining order hearing
Dolly Parton's nephew makes urgent court request ahead of restraining order hearing Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver has requested for more time in his legal case involving a temporary restraining order obtained by the late singer’s estate as he is reportedly struggling to find...
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