The dispute between Katy Perry and 85-year-old Carl Westcott over a multimillion-dollar Montecito mansion is still unfolding — and the latest turn carries a hefty price tag, according to Metro.co.uk.
Void deal?
Perry reportedly bought Westcott’s home in 2020 for $15 million, joining a neighborhood that includes high-profile residents such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But the pop star’s move-in has been far from smooth.
Shortly after the sale, Westcott sought to undo the agreement, arguing he wasn’t mentally competent when he signed the contract because he had been taking pain medication. A judge rejected that argument in May 2024, ruling that Westcott was of sound mind at the time of the transaction.
No end in sight
In new filings dated Nov. 21 and cited by the Daily Mail, Perry is now seeking to hold Westcott financially responsible for rental income she says she lost, as well as for repairs to the property. Her attorneys claim she is owed a total of $4,718,698.95, including more than $3.5 million in rental value they argue was lost as the legal fight dragged on.
Westcott — the entrepreneur behind 1-800-Flowers — previously sued Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi, a month after the sale. His lawyers now contend he should be the one compensated, claiming Perry has only paid $9 million of the purchase price and still owes roughly $6 million.
