Katy Perry has won another round in her years-long legal battle over a multimillion-dollar Montecito, California, mansion.
A Los Angeles County judge this week signed a proposed order awarding the pop star $1.8 million, marking another victory in the ongoing dispute with businessman Carl Westcott. The order will become official unless an objection is filed within 10 days. Perry had originally sought nearly $5 million in damages.
The financial breakdown, reported by People, includes roughly $2.8 million in rental value, offset by retained capital and lost interest from Westcott, highlighting the complex monetary details of the case.
The legal saga began in 2020 when Westcott, founder of Westcott Communications and 1800FLOWERS, challenged the sale of the property — reportedly valued at $15 million — claiming he lacked the mental capacity to understand the agreement. Westcott’s attorneys cited his Huntington’s Disease diagnosis and medication, arguing it rendered him “of unsound mind” at the time of signing.
However, the court disagreed, ruling that Westcott was competent when he signed the contract with business manager Bernie Gudvi, who acted on behalf of Perry and her then-partner Orlando Bloom. This decision provided an earlier legal win for Perry and Gudvi, affirming the legitimacy of the original deal.
The dispute escalated to the point where Perry herself testified during the damages phase in August. According to the Associated Press, she described her legal battle as one fought in the pursuit of “justice,” emphasizing the personal and professional stakes involved.
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