Katy Perry Seeks $6M Damages in $15M Montecito Mansion Dispute Involving Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt has been named a potential witness in singer Katy Perry's ongoing legal battle with Carl Westcott, the former owner of her $15 million Montecito mansion. Westcott, an ailing veteran and founder of 1-800-Flowers, attempted to rescind the sale shortly after agreeing to it in 2020, claiming he was mentally incapacitated due to surgery, age, and painkillers, but a judge upheld the original contract in late 2023. Perry officially took possession of the home in May 2024 and is seeking $6 million in damages, including lost rental income and repair costs due to alleged neglect by Westcott during the delay. Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, are renting the property temporarily while building a new home, and Westcott's legal team has requested that Pratt testify about the mansion's condition. Perry’s team argues that any repairs made before Pratt's tenancy do not reflect the home's state when she took ownership. The trial has entered a damages phase, with Perry ordered to testify and Pratt's potential testimony possibly influencing the case outcome.