Dolly Parton’s Estate Drops Lawsuit Against Her Nephew as He Says He’s ‘Grateful to Put This Misunderstanding’ Behind Him

Dolly Parton's estate voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security Bryan Seaver

Seaver denied allegations that he made threats against Parton's business interests and said court filings disrupted his life

His mother Cassie Parton publicly defended their close relationship while mourning her sister

Dolly Parton 's estate is dropping its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security Bryan Seaver.

She's Alive, LLC, a company Parton organized to tend to her business interests after her Aug. 25 death , filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of its lawsuit against Seaver in the Chancery Court of Tennessee on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to documents obtained by PEOPLE. The dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning they could choose to file again.

The surprise filing comes after weeks of back and forth between She's Alive, which is operated by Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell, and Seaver, who served as his aunt's head of security for more than 20 years before he was fired in September.

Attorneys for She's Alive and for Seaver did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

"Mr. Seaver cares deeply about his Aunt Dolly, her music, her family, and the incredible legacy she left behind," Seaver's attorney told TMZ in a statement. "He has made a career out of protecting his aunt while she was alive and remains committed to Dolly and his entire family. Mr. Seaver is grateful to put this misunderstanding behind him so that the entire family can continue to grieve peacefully and ensure that the bright light of Dolly's legacy remains entirely untouched."

She's Alive had alleged that Seaver made a number of extortionary threats that invoked his military background , and that his behavior had prompted the resignation of multiple employees. Seaver was also accused of threatening to "destroy" Parton's brand partnerships through a podcast.

He denied ever threatening anyone, and said his private messages with Nozell — in which he admitted to using "profane" language — were taken out of context in court documents. He maintained that their exchanges were "ultimately friendly," and said in an October court filing that She's Alive's temporary restraining order against him was interfering with his life and with his position as a beneficiary of Parton's trust.

"I care about Ms. Parton, her music, her legacy, and her family. I do not want this dispute to harm her legacy," he wrote in an Oct. 13 court filing.

A number of court hearings in the case were delayed and rescheduled, though a motion hearing was on the calendar for Nov. 13.

On Oct. 26, Seaver shared a lengthy message to his Facebook page written by his mother Cassie, who was country superstar Parton's younger sister. In the message, Cassie grieved her sibling and expressed her support for her son.

"In recent weeks, I have been asked to make a public statement concerning my son, Bryan Seaver. While I have struggled with the thought of speaking publicly during such a painful and personal time, I feel it is important that I share what is in my heart—not to address disagreements or disputes, but simply to speak as a mother who dearly loves her son," she wrote.

Cassie went on to describe the "very special and meaningful relationship" Seaver shared with the "Jolene" singer, who chose him to be the one to announce news of her death when the time came.

"I recognize that we are living through circumstances involving deeply personal matters, differing perspectives, and issues that deserve to be addressed thoughtfully, respectfully, and through the appropriate channels," she wrote. "My love for my son does not require me to publicly judge others, take sides in disagreements, or speak about matters that I may not fully understand. Nor should my silence on any particular issue ever be mistaken for a lack of love or concern for my child."