Katy Perry Faces Scrutiny in Mansion Legal Fight

Katy Perry is involved in a legal dispute over her $15 million Santa Barbara mansion, purchased in 2020 from 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott, who alleges he was mentally impaired due to painkillers following surgery at the time of the sale. A judge ruled in Perry's favor, affirming her ownership of the property. The case has intensified as Perry is expected to testify regarding her claims for over $6 million in damages for lost rental value and property repairs, amid reports that actors Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger rented the estate during the dispute. Westcott's family has publicly criticized Perry, accusing her of exploiting a vulnerable, bedridden veteran. The situation has attracted public scrutiny due to the high-profile figures involved and the nature of the damages being sought. The trial's next phase will focus on Perry's testimony about the property and the damages claimed.