Katy Perry Deemed ‘Unforgivable’ By 85-Year-Old Veteran’s Family

Pop music superstar Katy Perry has been slammed by the family of 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott for her “unforgivable” actions.

In 2020, Westcott agreed to sell his Montecito home to the singer for $15 million. However, days later, he sought to rescind the sale, citing impaired judgment due to medication.

Unfortunately for him, in 2023, a judge ruled in Perry’s favor, finalizing the sale in May 2024.

Katy Perry is now suing Carl Westcott for $6 million in damages and back rent, a move the veteran’s family condemned as “greedy.”

In an interview with The U.S. Sun, Westcott’s son, 39-year-old Chart, who is presently in Puerto Rico, expressed shock over Perry’s multi-million-dollar damages lawsuit against his father.

He criticized the singer’s actions, saying, “If an old man apologizes and says he made a mistake [about the house sale], and she’s a rich pop star who can buy any other house in the world, you’d think she would let the old man go on his way.”

Chart described Perry’s behavior as “entitled celebrity behavior,” adding that “she has no sense of fair play, no empathy, zero empathy, quite the opposite.”

“The worse the condition my father is in, the harsher they’ve been in the trial; it’s unfortunate to see the way her lawyers have conducted themselves, the bottom of the barrel in terms of ethics,” he claimed.

Expressing his frustrations, Chart described Perry’s actions as driven by “greed,” stating, “This is such a small deal to be worried about – I think its a matter of privilege – her lawyers and her business manager are dealing with it. The last hearing we had, the judge has said she must testify.”

When questioned about any message for Perry and Bloom, Chart paused before responding, “It’s a hard question because I don’t feel like anyone is listening – they sold their souls long ago… they chose. It’s unforgivable how they have conducted their affairs.”

He added: “But it’s how the Hollywood elite system works – I’ve seen this up close – they treat ordinary people like dirt, it’s been a difficult time for the family.”

“Everyone knows Dad is bedridden – and he has survived longer than we ever expected, it’s a miracle he’s still alive. Dad has not talked about this damages case,” Chart continued.

He concluded: “We are inherently very reasonable people, and we are interested in a reasonable outcome for all involved, it’s unfortunate that Katy and Orlando have been unreasonable from the start.”

Perry and her husband, actor Orlando Bloom, won their legal battle against the elderly military veteran, who accused them of exploiting his condition to purchase his Southern California mansion.

In 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi, finalized a $14.2 million deal for the 8.9-acre Montecito estate.

Initially agreeing to the sale, Westcott, who has Huntington’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder that worsens over time and is often fatal within two decades, attempted to withdraw from the sale of his home, arguing that his health issues left him unable to make sound financial decisions.

This ultimately led to his bitter legal battle with the “I Kissed A Girl” singer.

In 2023, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lipner ruled that Westcott lacked sufficient evidence to contest the sale, affirming Perry’s ownership. The keys were officially handed over in March 2024.

Following the victory, Perry, through her business manager Gudvi, launched a $6 million claim against Westcott for back rent and alleged property damages.

Last week, a judge ordered Perry to testify in the Los Angeles civil court regarding her claim.

Westcott’s legal team has also filed a subpoena motion requesting Bloom’s testimony as a key witness, according to a spokesperson for the 85-year-old.

Perry’s manager, Gudvi, opposes the motion regarding testimony from the singer’s husband, accusing Westcott of “harassing Bloom.”

“The purpose of Carl Westcott’s subpoena is to harass Orlando Bloom so as to further sensationalize and turn the narrow scope of this remedies phase of the trial into a media circus,” Gudvi said, per The U.S. Sun.

Amid the heated legal battle, Westcott’s son, Chart, has stated that his father’s condition is “horrible” and that he is in hospice.

He told the news outlet that his father has been bedridden for over 18 months, explaining that “his activity level is very low, he’s not awake very often, he’s very foggy – and still recognizes us, but the decline is just consistent, and very painful for our family to watch.”