Disabled Veteran Loses Home to Katy Perry in Legal Battle, Family Voices Discontent

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09/11/2023 20h26

In a contentious legal battle, disabled veteran Carl Westcott has been ousted from his Montecito, California home as Los Angeles Judge ruled in favor of its owner, Katy Perry, on Wednesday. The decision has sparked a wave of disappointment from Westcott's family, who are speaking out against the ruling.

Westcott, who suffers from Huntington's disease, claimed that he lacked the mental capacity to sell his home to Perry and Orlando Bloom in 2021. However, the judge questioned the consistency of Westcott's medical expert's testimony regarding his mental capacity during the property negotiations, ultimately casting doubt on his claim.

The Westcott family is not accepting the ruling quietly. In a statement to The Post, Westcott's son, Chart, criticized the judge's decision, stating that while it may follow the letter of the law, it lacks spirit. The family eagerly awaits Perry's in-person testimony and vows to confront her with possible sanctions for perjury.

Previous court records brought to light contradictions in Perry's claims, as she insisted on wanting to live in the house while asserting the loss of years of rental income and seeking damages. The family highlighted this inconsistency, stating that Perry's stance puts her in a difficult position. They also expressed their disappointment with the judge misspelling their father's name.

Adding further fuel to the fire, Kameron, Westcott's daughter-in-law and the wife of his other son, Court, denounced the judge's ruling in favor of Perry, emphasizing that it reeks of "greed." She underlined the family's ongoing fight for the rights of those with cognitive impairments against those trying to take advantage.

Perry and Bloom purchased the luxurious mansion for $14.2 million in 2021, with the deed remaining in Westcott's name until it was resolved in court. The judge's verdict is expected to become permanent after a 10-day waiting period.

Despite Katy Perry's legal triumph, public backlash ensued throughout the trial as she attempted to evict an elderly and infirm man from his home against his wishes. Perry's legal team defended the move, arguing that Westcott had acquired the estate before finalizing the deal with Perry's representative.

It remains to be seen how the ongoing conflict between the Westcott family and Katy Perry will unfold, as they continue to fight for the rights of those with cognitive impairments and denounce what they perceive as an act of greed.

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