Dolly Parton's manager seeks restraining order against her nephew

Dolly Parton's business entity, She's Alive, has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver, citing terrorizing conduct and extortion attempts. The legal action follows Seaver's termination from the organization after he allegedly threatened to ruin the brand.
Why it matters
This legal battle underscores the volatility that can occur within family-run business empires after the death of a central figure.
A bitter battle over Dolly Parton’s legacy took a dramatic turn Tuesday when her longtime manager sought a restraining order against the country icon’s nephew. Danny Nozell, who runs She's Alive, LLC, an entity Parton created to oversee her business interests, filed for a restraining order against Bryan Seaver in Nashville, according to The Associated Press. Parton chose Seaver to publicly announce her death. The singer-songwriter died Aug. 25. Less than a month later, a behind-the-scenes feud erupted into a legal battle. DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY Nozell and She's Alive accused Seaver of sending increasingly threatening messages in the weeks leading up to their request for a temporary restraining order. The filing came after She’s Alive fired Seaver over his alleged "terrorizing conduct."
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