Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom Legal Battle Over $22M California Mansion Continues

Katy Perry is embroiled in a protracted legal battle with Carl Westcott, an 85-year-old terminally ill veteran, over a $15 million mansion in Montecito, California. Perry and her former fiancé, Orlando Bloom, who has been identified as the actual purchaser of the property through an LLC, are seeking over $6 million in damages related to the property, including lost rental income and maintenance costs, following Westcott's attempt to rescind the sale claiming he lacked capacity due to Huntington's Disease. Despite Westcott's claims, a 2024 judge ruled that he was coherent and capable when entering the contract. Perry testified via Zoom, emphasizing her financial losses if the lawsuit does not succeed, while her attorney objected to questions regarding Bloom's involvement. The property includes extensive amenities and was transferred to Bloom's LLC in 2024, with Perry's name notably absent from ownership documents. The couple, who split in July 2025, maintain a familial bond for their daughter's sake amid the ongoing dispute.