Brief
Dolly Parton estate sues nephew over barbed‑wire barricade
The filing claims Seaver tried three times to avoid being served after the star’s death.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dolly Parton’s estate has filed a civil suit against her nephew and former security chief Bryan Seaver, alleging he erected barbed wire and a no‑trespassing sign to block a process server, according to a court filing reported by the Guardian.
What happened
The filing says a process server found a "no‑trespassing" sign in the front yard and barbed wire draped across the handrails leading to Seaver’s front door. The server attempted delivery three times, but Seaver allegedly evaded service.
What was said
The court document states, "Mr Seaver attempted to evade service of process, and this Court should not reward that behavior." The filing also notes Seaver announced Parton’s death in a video and previously said it was "something Dolly asked of me years ago."
How it came about
Parton died on 25 August, after which her business manager Danny Nozell terminated Seaver’s security role. The estate previously secured a restraining order against Seaver in September, citing threats and intimidation.
Key facts
- Dolly Parton’s estate sued nephew Bryan Seaver for using barbed wire to block service of process (theguardian.com)
- A process server attempted delivery three times before the filing was made (theguardian.com)
- Seaver announced Parton’s death in a video and claimed it was something she asked him to do (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Dolly Parton’s estate alleges her nephew using barbed wire to avoid being served”
