Katy Perry Faces Family Backlash In $15M Disabled Veteran Mansion Dispute

Katy Perry is embroiled in a highly contentious legal battle with 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott over a $15 million mansion in Montecito, California. Perry and her then-partner Orlando Bloom purchased the mansion in 2020, but Westcott, who suffers from Huntington's disease, sought to rescind the sale shortly after, claiming he was not mentally fit due to medication. A judge ruled in Perry's favor in 2023, but she is now pursuing up to $6 million in damages for property issues and lost rental income, which has intensified the dispute. The veteran's family has strongly criticized Perry, accusing her of lacking empathy and describing her pursuit of the case as a painful and calculated legal battle against a terminally ill, mentally disabled man. Perry insists she is seeking justice, though Westcott's family views her actions as disingenuous and cruel, especially given her substantial wealth and multiple properties. The case highlights the clash between Perry's legal rights and the family's view of moral responsibility toward the ailing veteran.