Pop singer Katy Perry is set to return to Santa Barbara, California, on August 21, 2025, to face ongoing legal challenges related to a $15 million mansion she bought in 2020, involving a dispute that has drawn notable figures including actor Chris Pratt. This unfolding case centers on the ownership and condition of the Montecito estate, stirring high-profile tensions and unexpected courtroom drama.
The Westcott Family’s Legal Challenge Over Perry’s Montecito Home
In July 2020, Katy Perry and her then-fiancé Orlando Bloom purchased a 9,285-square-foot historic mansion from businessman Carl Westcott. Shortly after the sale, Carl Westcott filed legal claims contesting the transaction, arguing that he was under the influence of strong pain medication following spinal surgery and was not in the right state to agree to the sale. The legal dispute intensified when Westcott sued Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi, who handled the deal.
Perry’s legal team countered these claims, asserting Westcott was actively involved during negotiations and had engaged with other potential buyers, including Maria Shriver. While Perry’s side secured a partial victory in November 2023, granting her control of the property, the case will enter a second trial phase this August, where Perry will testify in court.
Integral to the case is Court Westcott, son of Carl Westcott and husband of ‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ alum Kameron Westcott. He is expected to serve as a witness for his father’s legal team, providing testimony on the mansion’s condition both before and after its sale. Perry has alleged the property suffered significant damage discovered only after she took possession. Carl Westcott himself will not attend due to his advanced age and ongoing care for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
We want to face Katy Perry in court after all our family has been through,
Kameron Westcott said on August 5.
We’ll continue to fight for Carl. Not everyone who can carry a tune deserves an applause.
—Kameron Westcott, Real Housewives of Dallas alum
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Rental Lease Adds New Tension
The trial has gained further intrigue with reports that actor Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have been renting Perry’s Montecito mansion since June 2025. The couple reportedly moved there after re-listing their Pacific Palisades home, adding a new layer of interest and complexity to the dispute. Perry is expected to face questions regarding this rental arrangement during the upcoming trial sessions.
Orlando Bloom’s Potential Court Appearance Becomes Contested Issue
The Westcott family has also sought to subpoena Orlando Bloom, Perry’s former fiancé and co-purchaser of the property, to testify in court. However, a judge from the Los Angeles Superior Court, Joseph Lipner, excused Bloom from the trial on August 1. Despite this ruling, the Westcotts intend to appeal, aiming to compel Bloom’s participation in the legal proceedings.
The ongoing lawsuit paints a turbulent picture of real estate conflicts intersecting with celebrity lives and reality television intrigue. With witnesses like Court Westcott expected to present detailed testimony and Perry herself on the stand, the case promises to reveal more about the challenges behind the glamorous façade. The outcome could have significant consequences for all parties involved, potentially influencing future homeowner rights and contractual negotiations in celebrity real estate transactions.
