# Judge dismisses Dolly Parton manager's case

> Tennessee judge drops lawsuit from Dolly Parton's manager over nephew's alleged threats.
- Title: Judge dismisses Dolly Parton manager's case · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Tennessee judge drops lawsuit from Dolly Parton's manager over nephew's alleged threats.
- Keywords: dolly parton, danny nozell, bryan seaver, tennessee, injunction, nephew, estate, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/judge-dismisses-case-dolly-partons-manager-alleging-nephew-threatened-estate/20027918
- Published: 2026-11-09T23:22:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dolly parton, danny nozell, bryan seaver, tennessee, injunction, nephew, estate, news, local
## Case dismissed
Tennessee judge dismissed Dolly Parton's manager's lawsuit against her nephew.
## Manager's claim
Manager Danny Nozell alleged nephew threatened Parton's estate and employees.
## Temporary order
Nozell secured temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver's security company in September.
## Seaver's statement
Seaver's lawyers said he cares deeply about Dolly and wants to end the misunderstanding.
## Agreement reached
Both sides agreed to dismiss case after reaching understanding on Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Tennessee judge dismissed Dolly Parton's manager's case claiming his nephew threatened her estate.