Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Could Face New Legal Showdown Over $15 Million Mansion as Former Owner Demands Millions

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom may have ended their relationship, but the former couple could soon find themselves drawn into another legal confrontation over the $15 million California mansion at the center of a bitter, yearslong courtroom battle.

The singer, 41, and the actor, 49, could be questioned about millions of dollars allegedly still owed to businessman Carl Westcott, who unsuccessfully attempted to reverse the sale of his sprawling Montecito estate after agreeing to sell it in 2020.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Westcott is seeking permission to subpoena both stars as he attempts to collect the remaining funds from the transaction.

The latest development comes months after a judge awarded Perry approximately $1.94 million in damages following a separate phase of the dispute, a decision that prompted fierce criticism from Westcott's family.

The award was deducted from the $6 million that remained outstanding on the property's original purchase price, leaving Perry and her representatives responsible for paying just over $4 million.

However, Westcott now alleges that he has received only a fraction of that amount.

In his latest filing, the businessman claims that Perry transferred $900,000 in June 2026 but has not provided the remainder of the money.

He is now asking the court to authorize questioning of Perry and Bloom about the outstanding balance, potentially requiring both celebrities to participate in the ongoing proceedings.

Perry's business manager, Bernie Gudvi, has opposed the request, maintaining that the money cannot be released until a separate appeal involving approximately $3 million in attorney fees allegedly owed by Westcott has been resolved.

According to TMZ, Gudvi has also challenged the need for the subpoenas, accusing Westcott of attempting to harass the former couple through the latest legal maneuver.

A judge has not yet ruled on whether Perry and Bloom will be required to answer questions about the disputed funds.

The latest disagreement follows a contentious damages ruling that brought renewed scrutiny to the singer's pursuit of compensation from Westcott, an elderly veteran who has Huntington's disease.

In January 2026, Judge Joseph Lipner had awarded Perry and Gudvi $1,938,082.84, significantly less than the approximately $4.72 million they had sought.

The ruling recognized approximately $2.8 million in lost rental income and $259,581 in repair costs before accounting for additional financial offsets.

Westcott's family welcomed the court's rejection of a substantial portion of Perry's demands but continued to criticize her handling of the dispute.

Speaking exclusively to Realtor.com® at the time, Westcott's son, Chart Westcott, accused the pop star of showing "poor taste and humanity" in continuing the litigation against his ailing father.

The son also indicated that the family was considering further legal action to challenge aspects of the ruling.

Westcott's attorney, Andrew J. Thomas, similarly criticized Perry's efforts to reduce the outstanding purchase balance, arguing that the businessman remained entitled to most of the money owed under the original agreement.

The legal battle began in 2020, when Westcott agreed to sell his Montecito mansion for $15 million through a transaction involving Perry, Bloom, and Gudvi.

Just days after signing the agreement, Westcott attempted to withdraw from the deal, claiming that he had not been mentally capable of understanding the transaction.

His attorneys argued that a combination of his age, recent back surgery, physical condition, and prescription pain medication had affected his judgment when he agreed to sell the property.

Perry's representatives disputed those claims, maintaining that Westcott had understood the terms of the sale and was legally capable of entering into the agreement.

After years of litigation, a judge ruled in December 2023 that the original purchase contract was enforceable.

Perry and Bloom subsequently gained control of the property in May 2024, although the financial disputes surrounding the transaction continued.

The litigation also revealed an unexpected detail about the mansion's ownership.

During an August 2025 court hearing, Perry testified that Bloom, rather than the singer herself, held title to the estate through a limited liability company called DDoveB, named after their daughter, Daisy Dove.

Perry acknowledged that she had not contributed funds toward the property's purchase in 2024 and described her involvement in the home's renovations as that of a partner and adviser.

She also testified that she had viewed photographs and videos of the remodeling work but had not directly participated in the renovations.

When questioned about who would ultimately be responsible for paying the remaining money owed to Westcott, Perry indicated that she and Bloom would likely share the obligation.

The testimony came shortly after the former couple confirmed the end of their engagement, although Perry emphasized that they remained connected through their daughter.

The ownership arrangement could become particularly relevant if Westcott succeeds in his latest effort to question both celebrities about the remaining purchase funds.

The mansion itself is an expansive estate dating to the 1930s, situated among the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Spanning approximately 9,285 square feet, the residence features eight bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and two guesthouses.

The property was originally intended to serve as a family home for Perry, Bloom, and their daughter, whom they welcomed in August 2020.

However, it remains unclear whether the former couple ever lived in the residence.

They also acquired another Montecito mansion for $14.2 million after Westcott attempted to cancel the original transaction.

According to property records, that second residence is registered solely in Perry's name and has undergone extensive renovations.

The ongoing legal proceedings have repeatedly complicated what began as a high-profile celebrity real estate purchase.

In June 2026, a court ordered Westcott to pay more than $3 million in attorney fees, creating another financial dispute that has now become central to the disagreement over the remaining purchase funds.

For Perry and Bloom, the latest development comes more than a year after their separation in 2025. The former couple began dating in 2016 and welcomed their daughter four years later, the same year they agreed to purchase Westcott's Montecito estate.

Although their romantic relationship has ended, they have continued to co-parent their daughter.

Now, the mansion they once envisioned as a family retreat could bring them together in a courtroom once again.

Whether that happens will depend on the judge's decision regarding Westcott's request to subpoena the former couple.