Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry Faces Courtroom Drama: Veteran's Family Demands Orlando Bloom Testimony

Chart Westcott, the Attorney-in-Fact for his ailing father Carl, has revealed to the Daily Mail that his family will continue to fight for Orlando Bloom (pictured) to have to testify in court after a judge ruled against the family

Katy Perry's $15 Million Mansion Battle Heats Up: War Veteran and Family Refuse to Back Down Against Singer and Ex-Fiancé Orlando Bloom

In a shocking turn of events, a war veteran and his family are gearing up for a six-day non-jury trial against pop star Katy Perry and her ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom over the singer's $15 million Montecito mansion. The battle has been brewing for years, with the Westcott family claiming that Katy is trying to swindle them out of millions.

At the center of the dispute is 85-year-old Carl Westcott, who sold his 9,000 sq. ft. home to Katy in 2020 for a whopping $15 million. However, just days after signing the contract, Carl claimed he was under the influence of painkillers and tried to nix the deal. A court ruled in favor of Katy, declaring her the legitimate owner of the estate.

Katy Perry was ordered to testify in person by a Los Angeles judge over her $15M Montecito mansion, which she's seeking up to $6 million in damages

But now, the Westcott family is fighting back against Katy's claims that she needs $6 million off the original price due to alleged damages to the home. The family has denied these claims, calling them "spurious and egregious."

"We're not going down without a fight," said Chart Westcott, the Attorney-in-Fact for his ailing father Carl. "We know Katy is trying to use her celebrity status to bully us into submission, but we won't be intimidated."

The family's lawyer has accused Katy of using her wealth and influence to try and discredit them. "Katy Perry thinks she can just waltz in here and take advantage of an old man who is suffering from Huntington's disease," the lawyer said. "But we're not going to let that happen."

Chart (pictured with wife Catlett) told the Daily Mail: 'She can’t use celebrity privilege in this case and will have to show up like any normal person. We are prepared to face her at trial'

Orlando Bloom, who was served a subpoena last fall, has been trying to get out of testifying in court. But Chart Westcott is determined to see him on the stand. "We know Orlando is involved in this mess and we want to hear from him," he said.

The trial is set to begin on August 21 in Los Angeles, and Katy has been ordered to appear in person. However, her team has requested that she be allowed to testify via video conference due to her busy schedule with the Lifetimes Tour.

Chart Westcott is unimpressed by Katy's excuses. "She can't use celebrity privilege to get out of this," he said. "We're prepared to face her in court and show her what it means to deal with normal people who won't be intimidated."

Orlando, who confirmed his split from Perry last month, was dragged into his now-ex's legal battle after being served a subpoena. He's named in the witness list, which was filed on July 28

The case has already been marred by controversy, with Chart accusing Katy of using her wealth to silence witnesses. "Katy's team has been trying to intimidate contractors into not testifying," he said. "But we've served them all with subpoenas and they'll have to tell the truth under oath."

As the trial approaches, Carl Westcott remains bedridden and continues to receive hospice care for Huntington's disease. His family is determined to see justice served, no matter what it takes.

"It's a sad state of affairs that this is one of the last things my father is even aware of," said Chart. "But we're going to make sure he gets the respect and compensation he deserves."

Chart told the Daily Mail: 'Although the judge didn’t rule in our favor, we will still fight back to get Orlando to testify as we know he is intrinsically involved'

The case has sparked outrage among fans, who are rallying behind the Westcott family on social media. "It's disgusting how Katy Perry is trying to take advantage of an elderly man," wrote one fan. "She should be ashamed of herself."

As the battle between Katy Perry and the Westcott family continues to unfold, one thing is clear: this is a fight that won't end anytime soon.

A Timeline of the Dispute

A court ruled in Katy's favor in 2023, finding that the contract was legitimate, and the Dark Horse singer was declared the legal owner of the gated 1930s eight-bedroom estate

  • 2020: Carl Westcott sells his 9,000 sq. ft. home to Katy Perry for $15 million.
  • June 2020: Just days after signing the contract, Carl claims he was under the influence of painkillers and tries to nix the deal.
  • 2023: A court rules in favor of Katy, declaring her the legitimate owner of the estate.
  • Fall 2023: Orlando Bloom is served a subpoena and becomes embroiled in the dispute.
  • July 2024: The Westcott family files a lawsuit against Katy, claiming she is trying to swindle them out of millions.
  • August 2024: The trial begins on August 21, with Katy ordered to appear in person.

What's at Stake?

The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching consequences for both parties. If the Westcott family emerges victorious, Katy Perry could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages. On the other hand, if Katy wins, she will get to keep her $15 million mansion without having to make any further payments.

Perry is in the midst of her The Lifetimes Tour, which has show dates surrounding the upcoming six-day non-jury trial. The trial kicks off on August 21

Why is Orlando Bloom Involved?

Orlando Bloom's involvement in this case is not entirely clear. However, sources close to the situation claim that he was involved in the renovation of the mansion and may have even worked on some of the repairs himself. The Westcott family has accused him of trying to cover up his role in the dispute.

What's Next?

Chart Westcott (center) has been named the Attorney-in-Fact for his ailing father Carl, who is currently receiving hospice care for Huntington's disease (pictured with brother Court)

The trial is set to begin on August 21, with Katy Perry expected to take the stand. However, her team has requested that she be allowed to testify via video conference due to her busy schedule with the Lifetimes Tour. The Westcott family is determined to see her in person and will not back down without a fight.

As this battle between Katy Perry and the Westcott family continues to unfold, one thing is clear: only time will tell who will emerge victorious.