Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Win Legal Battle Over Montecito Mansion Against Disabled Veteran Carl Westcott

Judge Rules Westcott's Evidence Insufficient to Support Claim He Lacked Mental Capacity During Mansion Sale, Despite Family's Outcry and Degenerative Health Condition.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have triumphed in their court battle over a mansion in Montecito, California, previously owned by disabled veteran Carl Westcott, with a judge ruling that Westcott lacked the adequate evidence to demonstrate he was mentally unfit during the property’s sale.
The case was contentious as Westcott, suffering from Huntington's disease and having undergone extensive surgery, claimed he lacked the mental clarity to understand the implications of the sale contract. His family also agreed, expressing grief over the judgment and labeling it 'unjust and unethical,' pointing out that Westcott was recovering from a major surgery at the time of the sale.
Despite the drama, some public opinion sided with Perry and Bloom, stating that they had simply bought a property listed for sale and that Westcott had legal advisement and family support throughout the selling process.
Perry's lawyer rebutted that Westcott was mentally sound enough to engage in complex negotiations that eventually resulted in a substantial profit from the sale for him, despite his subsequent change of heart regarding the sale.
In addition to buying the home, Perry’s lawyer indicated that she sought an additional $2.67 million in damages from Westcott, citing her inability to rent the house and unpaid bills. Perry is expected to testify at the upcoming damage trial phase.