Katy Perry Set to Get $1.8 Million in Montecito Mansion Dispute After Westcott Loses Case
A judge has approved a proposed order awarding Katy Perry $1.8 million in damages from her real estate dispute with 86-year-old Texas millionaire Carl Westcott, the father-in-law of Real Housewives of Dallas cast member Kameron Westcott.
Westcott had attempted to pull out of their $15 million Montecito mansion deal in 2020, citing his alleged degenerative brain disease and other health issues. However, a judge ruled against him in a previous phase of the trial, finding that he lacked capacity when he signed the sales contract.
Perry initially sought $4.7 million in damages but eventually settled for a middle ground amount. The order found Perry deserved $2.8 million for lost rental value and $260,000 for repairs needed to restore the property after four years of litigation. However, Westcott's losses on investment were deducted from this amount.
The dispute began soon after Westcott signed the sales contract with Perry in July 2020. Westcott then claimed he was suffering from dementia and other health issues when he finalized the deal. However, during a liability trial in 2023, evidence showed that Westcott was alert and cognizant during his sale of the Montecito estate.
Perry took control of the property in April 2024 after $9 million in escrow was placed. She alleged that waiting four years for the litigation to resolve caused her to lose over $3 million in rental income, while also claiming Westcott's lack of maintenance led to $2.29 million in necessary repairs.
The award is a significant victory for Perry, who initially faced public backlash over allegations she tried to push an elderly man out of his home against his wishes. The trial revealed that Westcott purchased the estate just six weeks before signing the deal with Perry's representative, leading some to question the validity of his claims about his health.
A judge has approved a proposed order awarding Katy Perry $1.8 million in damages from her real estate dispute with 86-year-old Texas millionaire Carl Westcott, the father-in-law of Real Housewives of Dallas cast member Kameron Westcott.
Westcott had attempted to pull out of their $15 million Montecito mansion deal in 2020, citing his alleged degenerative brain disease and other health issues. However, a judge ruled against him in a previous phase of the trial, finding that he lacked capacity when he signed the sales contract.
Perry initially sought $4.7 million in damages but eventually settled for a middle ground amount. The order found Perry deserved $2.8 million for lost rental value and $260,000 for repairs needed to restore the property after four years of litigation. However, Westcott's losses on investment were deducted from this amount.
The dispute began soon after Westcott signed the sales contract with Perry in July 2020. Westcott then claimed he was suffering from dementia and other health issues when he finalized the deal. However, during a liability trial in 2023, evidence showed that Westcott was alert and cognizant during his sale of the Montecito estate.
Perry took control of the property in April 2024 after $9 million in escrow was placed. She alleged that waiting four years for the litigation to resolve caused her to lose over $3 million in rental income, while also claiming Westcott's lack of maintenance led to $2.29 million in necessary repairs.
The award is a significant victory for Perry, who initially faced public backlash over allegations she tried to push an elderly man out of his home against his wishes. The trial revealed that Westcott purchased the estate just six weeks before signing the deal with Perry's representative, leading some to question the validity of his claims about his health.
! this whole situation was so messy and stressful for her 
it's crazy that Westcott tried to pull out of the deal after only signing 6 weeks prior 
he must've known the damage was done when his health issues came to light 
anyway, I think Perry handled everything like a pro 
and now she can finally move on from this drama 
. anyone who thinks she pushed Westcott out of his home is just not seeing the whole story 
!
and now it looks like she's getting a pretty sweet payout - $1.8 million is a serious amount, tbh 
.