Chris Pratt has been pulled into Katy Perry’s ongoing legal battle with a veteran who claims he sold his house while of unsound mind. Learn about the controversy surrounding the $15 million Santa Barbara property.
Chris Pratt is now part of Katy Perry’s legal drama after the veteran, Carl Westcott, who sold his Santa Barbara property to Perry, claims he was not of “sound mind” when the $15 million sale went through.
Westcott, who has been battling Huntington’s disease—a progressive neurological condition affecting memory, movement, and cognition—sold the property in 2020 to Perry through her business manager, Bernie Gudvi. However, shortly after the sale, Westcott tried to reverse the deal, claiming he wasn’t mentally capable at the time of the transaction.
A Legal Battle Ensues
The lawsuit quickly followed, with Westcott arguing that he lacked mental clarity during the sale due to his illness. But a judge ruled in favor of Perry, stating there was enough evidence to show that Westcott was “coherent, engaged, lucid, and rational” when signing the contract.
In response, Perry countersued, demanding $3.25 million in damages for her inability to rent out the property between September 2020 and March 2024. Perry also claims that $2.29 million is needed to restore the property to its original condition.
Chris Pratt’s Involvement
Now, Chris Pratt has been drawn into the ongoing saga, as he currently rents the property from Perry. Westcott’s legal team has reportedly asked the court to question Pratt about the damages tied to the house.
Court documents reveal that Perry rented the property to Pratt and his wife (the daughter of Maria Shriver) at a rumored rate of $150,000 just for this summer. The documents claim that this new revelation casts doubt on the claims of major repairs needed on the property, as the actor is reportedly renting the home “as-is.”
Legal expert Christopher C. Melcher explained that Westcott’s defense is that the home must not have had significant issues if Perry rented it out to Pratt. However, Melcher clarified that repairs could have been made before renting to Pratt, making the current condition of the home irrelevant to the original sale.
A Family’s Voice in the Courtroom
Westcott’s son recently spoke out about the situation, expressing frustration with Perry’s actions. He told the New York Post: “Katy could’ve walked away at any time with grace and humanity. Instead, she has chosen to fight a dying man in court, all for money. OK, that’s who we’re dealing with here. He is bedridden. He has late-stage dementia and Huntington’s. His ability to speak kind of ebbs and flows. Some days are better than others.”
This ongoing court battle has sparked controversy, with many questioning Perry’s actions amid the veteran’s deteriorating health.
