Katy Perry’s Montecito Feud Explodes Into $5 Million Showdown

Katy PerryThe long-running legal dispute with a disabled veteran Carl Westcott has reached a dramatic new milestone, with the pop star now demanding nearly $5 million in damages related to the Montecito mansion she purchased in 2020.

The high-stakes battle, already five years in the making, intensified after a judge ruled in the singer’s favor earlier this year.

Now the two sides are arguing over who actually owes the money, setting off an explosive new twist in one of Perry’s most contentious legal disputes.

Perry is now asking the court to force Wescott to pay $4,718,698.95, a figure his team says reflects the financial damage caused by the protracted legal battle.

According to court documents filed on November 21 and reviewed by the Daily MailPerry claims she lost substantial rental income and had to cover necessary repairs on the $15 million Montecito estate.

Her lawyers say she is “entitled to $3,525,000 in rental value” because the dispute prevented her from using or renting the property for years. The remaining damage comes from repair costs.

In filings, the “Dark Horse” crooner’s lawyers say Wescott would have to pay “$1,343,401.95 for the necessary repairs, for a total of $4,868,401.95.”

After subtracting the losses he suffered, calculated at $149,703, the final amount Perry requested is $4,718,698.95.

The singer’s position follows the May 2024 ruling, in which the judge found that Wescott was of sound mind at the time of the sale and presented “no compelling evidence that he lacked the capacity to enter into a real estate contract.”

While Katy Perry insists that Carl Westcott must pay her millions, the veteran’s legal team is defending a completely opposite narrative.

According to court documents filed Nov. 7, it’s the 41-year-old who still owes money, including $6 million of the $15 million she agreed to pay for the mansion.

They argued that Perry has only paid $9 million so far, with the rest unpaid.

Westcott’s lawyers acknowledged they would be willing to deduct repair costs, reducing the amount they believe Perry owes to $5,740,418.18.

This counterargument stands in stark contrast to Perry’s damages calculation, causing a major financial conflict as the litigation continues.

Perry appeared via Zoom in August to testify about her role in the purchase, but her testimony sparked a backlash from Westcott’s family.

When asked if she had anything to gain from the litigation, she replied: “Yes… justice; I risk losing money if this doesn’t work in my favor. »

His response and behavior did not sit well with Westcott’s sons, Chart and Court.

As The Blast reported, Chart revealed, “It was good for her that the Wicked Witch finally came out of the West,” criticizing the TV personality after her virtual appearance.

Both sons accused Perry of showing a lack of respect throughout the conflict.

Court said his responses were “a little calculated and insinuating,” and in an exclusive video, he added, “I feel really good about our position. It’s truly a blessing to be able to defend my father, who was unable to defend himself when he’s now on his deathbed.”

The family’s emotional toll is a recurring theme, with the court calling the legal battle a five-year “horrible, horrible experience” for them.

During the hearing, Katy Perry also answered questions about how the house was paid for and whether she had a financial interest in it.

She testified that her ex-partner, Orlando Bloom, was “family for life”, but the legal revelations complicated the financial situation.

According to reports cited in court, Bloom financed the purchase through an LLC, not Perry herself.

Westcott’s lawyers argued that this proved the songwriter did not personally have a financial interest in the property.

However, Perry claimed she benefited from the purchase, but would not say whether she and Bloom remained financial partners after their breakup in June.