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Katy Perry Awarded $1.8 Million in Legal Dispute with Disabled Veteran
A judge ruled Katy Perry is owed $1.8 million in damages after a prolonged legal battle with Carl Westcott over a $15 million Montecito home sale.
- In documents filed on November 21, a judge concluded Katy Perry is owed $1,842,142.84 from Carl Westcott, disabled war veteran.
- In 2020, Perry and Orlando Bloom bought the Montecito home for $15,000,000, while seller Carl Westcott sought to rescind, saying he was on pain medication after a six-hour back operation and has Huntington's disease.
- In documents filed on November 21, Perry sought $4,718,698.95 for damages and legal fees, including $3,525,000 in lost rental value and $1,343,401.95 in repairs to the Montecito property.
- The judge limited repair claims to $259,581.84 and offset $2,795,000 rental value against retained capital and lost interest .
- Bernie Gudvi paid Carl Westcott $9,000,000, retained $6,000,000, and may deduct the $1.8 million award while challenging the ruling at the December 30 hearing.
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The singer has been involved in a legal battle with the former owner of her house in Montecito for five years.
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Katy Perry Sues Dying, Disabled 85-Year-Old Veteran over Property Dispute
Pop star Katy Perry has filed a lawsuit against a dying, disabled 85-year-old veteran over an ongoing property dispute in Montecito, California. The post Katy Perry Sues Dying, Disabled 85-Year-Old Veteran over Property Dispute appeared first on Breitbart.
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The pop star claimed about $5 million in damages as part of a real estate transaction and ultimately got 1.8 million.
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