The long-running legal battle over a luxurious Montecito mansion between pop star Katy Perry and ailing veteran Carl Westcott is coming to an end, with a final judgment expected at the end of the month.
Carl’s family relishes the thought of it as his son, Chart, opened up about the emotional toll it has had on their family.
His remarks come after Katy Perry went Instagram official with new boyfriend Justin Trudeau, months after calling it quits with her ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom.
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Chart Westcott Details Katy Perry Lawsuit’s Emotional Toll On His Family
Perry’s lawsuit over her $15 million Montecito mansion has adversely affected Carl Westcott and his family, according to the ailing veteran’s son, Chart.
The “California Gurls” singer is seeking a hefty $5 million in damages after Westcott opted to pull out of an agreed deal to buy his property, claiming he was of an “unsound mind” when he decided to sell.
His son Chart has now revealed that they’re so eager for the case to close so they can spend more time with the patriarch “in peace.”
“This has been a lengthy and exhausting legal process,” he said, per Realtor. “We look forward to a final verdict so our family can put this behind us and spend these remaining days in peace with our father.”
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Chart added, “We are grateful for the support and patience of our friends and community, and we trust the court to complete this process and deliver justice for our father, Carl.”
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Katy Perry Revealed Orlando Bloom Was The Owner Of The Property
The case, which started in 2020, has turned into what seemed to be a legal gridlock as the “Dark Horse” singer remains adamant on getting “justice.”
The 9,285-square-foot property comes with eight bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a tennis court, two guesthouses, and a pool.
It was initially thought that she owned the sprawling mansion, but in a virtual court hearing in August, she admitted that she isn’t the owner of the property and that it was purchased by her ex-fiancé, Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares daughter Daisy Dove.
“So when title to the house was transferred as a result of this lawsuit, it never went to you or any entity you control, isn’t that true?” Westcott’s attorney asked her.
“Yes, sir,” she replied at the time, per the New York Post, noting further that DDoveB was Bloom’s LLC.
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The Singer Said Money Isn’t A Motivation For Her In The Case
Perry was also asked by Westcott’s lawyer what she stood to gain from the outcome of the trial, to which she replied, “justice.”
She then noted that money wasn’t a motivation in her quest for justice, saying she “stands to lose money if it doesn’t work in my favor.”
The singer and Bloom bought the property to raise their family in it, but that goal seemingly fell through when they went their separate ways several months ago.
It remains unknown if they ever lived in the Santa Barbara mansion, as they bought another mansion in the same neighborhood for $14.2 million when Westcott grew cold feet over the sale.
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Judge Cuts Katy Perry’s Damages Fee Significantly
It comes after Judge Joseph Lipner made a temporary ruling for Perry not to be awarded the full $5 million she demanded for damages, but instead a reduced sum of $1.8 million.
Legal document showed that the breakdown includes $2,795,000 for lost rental income between September 2020, when she and Bloom first completed the deal, and March 31, 2024, when Westcott last controlled it.
The judge also deducted $1,062,736 of retained capital and the $149,703 that Westcott lost in interest during that time. He also totalled the repair cost to be $259,581.84, which is the same amount that was previously proposed by Westcott’s lawyers.
Perry initially claimed she lost $3,525,000 in rental value, and demanded that Westcott pay “$1,343,401.95 for necessary repairs” to the property.
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Meanwhile, she’d not be required to pay Westcott the amount in cash but would instead deduct it from the $6 million she’s still owing him from the listing, as she has only paid $9 million out of the $15 million asking fee.
“Katy Perry agreed to purchase the property for $15 million,” Westcott’s lawyer, Andrew J. Thomas, said. “The Westcotts transferred the home to her last year after she paid $9 million of the purchase price.
He added, “She sought to avoid paying the remaining $6 million owed under the contract, but the court ruled she could only deduct $1.8 million of that balance.”
She will now owe Westcott $4,157,857.16.
The Singer Recently Went Instagram Official With Her New Boyfriend, Justin Trudeau
Meanwhile, the “Roar” hitmaker has moved on from life with Bloom and is not dating former Canadian leader Justin Trudeau.
The pair initially set tongues wagging after they were spotted enjoying a cozy date at a Montreal restaurant in July, before they were seen kissing aboard her yacht months later.
They’ve now gone Instagram official as she took to the platform to share photos from her time in Japan as part of her “Lifetimes” world tour.
One photo showed them taking a sweet couple selfie in the park as they cuddled cheek-to-cheek while maintaining charming smiles. Another snap saw Trudeau wrap one hand around her as she helped herself to sushi.
“Tokyo times on tour and more,” she captioned the post.
