Katy Perry sues man for $7 million amid tense mansion spat

Katy Perry is demanding millions of dollars in damages from the former owner of her California mansion as a bitter legal stoush over the $23 million home continues.

The ‘Firework’ singer is requesting more than $7.23 million from Carl Westcott, an entrepreneur and veteran, for lost rental value and repairs, People reports.

The development is the latest in a bitter five-year legal battle between the American pop star and Westcott. 

The saga began in 2020 when Perry and her then-fiancé, British actor Orlando Bloom, bought an eight-bedroom house in Montecito from Westcott for $US15 million ($23 million).

A few days after signing the contract, Westcott pulled out of the deal. 

Both sides quickly sued.

Westcott’s lawyers claimed the businessman, who is now 85, was under the influence of painkillers at the time of signing due to a recent back surgery. 

Perry’s legal team disputed this claim, arguing Westcott was of sound mind and had backed out of the deal due to “seller’s remorse”. 

In December 2023, a Los Angeles County Super Court judge ruled in favour of Perry.

But the legal battle was not over. 

In May 2024, Perry and Bloom bought the Montecito house through their limited liability company DDoveB, named after their daughter Daisy Dove Bloom. 

They had paid $US9 million ($13.8 million) for the property, as of November 2025.

Now Perry, 41, is suing Westcott for damages. 

The ‘California Gurls’ singer has requested a total of $US4,718,698.95 ($7.23 million) for lost rental value and repairs, according to a 21 November court document seen by People. 

Westcott’s lawyers maintain Perry still owes him the remaining $US6 million ($9.2 million) that has yet to be paid on the property, minus the cost of repairs, the media outlet reported.  

Westcott’s family have previously criticised the singer for protracting the legal battle, arguing it has placed additional strain on his health. 

The businessman, who has Huntington’s Disease, is currently receiving care in a hospice. 

It is unknown whether Perry and Bloom ever lived in the Montecito property. 

The couple separated in June this year, ending their nine-year relationship. 

They said in a joint statement they will “continue to be seen together as a family” and raise their daughter with “mutual respect”.