Katy Perry has been in the headlines a lot these days, not necessarily for her music or tour, but for her ongoing court battle with an 85-year-old veteran who sold her his home.
This week, the singer testified in court via Zoom, bringing a significant update to this ongoing saga, which has resulted in a nasty feud between Katy and the veteran’s family. After she made her statements about wanting “justice,” the original homeowner’s family called her a “wicked witch” in the press and made comments about her seeming “disingenuous.” Read more about the dramatic update in the real estate court battle below.
Women Are Swapping Their Boring Water For This Ice Pop Electrolyte Mix!
Katy Perry Testifies In Court Amid Real Estate Legal Battle
If you haven't heard anything about the "California Girls" vocalist's court case, it began when she and former partner Orlando Bloom purchased a $15M mansion in Montecito, California, in 2020. They bought the large home, which was built in the 1930s, from 85-year-old veteran and entrepreneur Carl Westcott, who, days later, changed his mind about the sale. He claimed he wasn't mentally capable of making the deal due to health issues, like his Huntington's Disease, a genetic brain disorder that he's had since 2015. A judge previously ruled that the sale was valid, and Katy officially owned the home with Orlando in 2024, but the drama didn't end there.
The mom-of-one decided to counter the 85-year-old's actions, and has returned to court, seeking over $5M in damage, reportedly looking for $3M go towards her loss of rental income. Earlier this week, on August 26th, the entrepreneur's attorney reportedly asked the American Idol judge via an online court session what she wanted out of her latest court battle, to which she reportedly responded, "Justice."
At one point, when asked what would happen if things didn't go her way, she stated, "I stand to lose money if it doesn't work in my favor."
Carl Westcott's Family Calls Katy A 'Wicked Witch' Following Her Court Appearance
The mansion's original owner's family has been vocal on his behalf during their back-and-forth legal journey, and after Katy made statements in court this week, they were not happy to hear what she had to say. People like Carl's sons, Chart and Court, certainly did not hold back, calling her "disingenuous" and even calling her a pretty intense nickname.
"It was good for her to have the Wicked Witch finally come out of the West," Chart told the New York Post, as Court called her statements "a bit calculated and ingratiating."
The sons, on one hand, are hopeful that things will go in his family's favor, as it was reported that in court, they allegedly uncovered that Orlando paid for the mansion under an LLC, and Katy. This means Carl's attorneys believe it proves the singer does not have any financial stake in the mansion.
"I'm feeling really good about where we stand," Court added. "It's truly a blessing to be able to defend my father, who has been unable to defend himself while he's now on his deathbed. You know, this has been a five-year, horrible, horrible experience for my family and for my father."
Before ending his interview, Court got one last dig in, stating, "Bottom line, just because you can carry a tune doesn't mean you deserve the applause."
