The gloves are off. Kameron Westcott, former “Real Housewives of Dallas” star, is speaking out after years of silence. Her family’s five-year battle with Katy Perry has exploded into public view. The fight centers on a sprawling Montecito estate worth $15 million. At the heart is her father-in-law, Carl Westcott, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of 1-800-Flowers. He claims he never should have signed the deal in 2020 due to medical issues. Now, the emotions and accusations are at a boiling point.
The Bitter Beginning
In July 2020, Carl Westcott agreed to sell his 8.9-acre Montecito property to Perry for $15 million. He had purchased the estate just two months earlier for around $11.25 million. Shortly after the agreement, he moved to rescind the sale, citing recent surgery and a brain disorder as reasons he lacked capacity. Perry’s business manager, Bernie Gudvi, handled the transaction for the singer. Carl’s lawsuit claimed the sale should be undone because of his medical condition at the time. The legal clash has been ongoing ever since, pulling in years of court hearings and motions. What began as a real estate deal has turned into a deeply personal war.
In November 2023, Judge Joseph Lipner sided with Gudvi and upheld the sale. His ruling stated that Westcott’s psychiatric expert was not credible. Witness testimony showed Carl appeared coherent, engaged, and lucid during the negotiations. Written communications from those days backed up that conclusion. Medical records from Carl’s own doctors did not find him incapable of making decisions before or after the contract. The court found that he had the mental capacity to sign the deal. With that, Perry’s legal right to the property was confirmed.
By May 17, 2024, Perry had the deed in her name. But the case was far from over. The judge split the trial into two parts. The damages phase began last year, and the penalty phase is set for later this month. Perry is seeking up to $6 million over alleged defects, maintenance issues, and lost rental income. She will take the stand on August 21 in a non-jury trial. The fight is far from finished, and tensions are only growing.
A Family in Crisis
Kameron Westcott says the lawsuit has taken a crushing toll on her family. Her father-in-law now suffers from Huntington’s disease and dementia. She says he cannot speak, feed himself, or even hold a glass of water. Her husband and brother-in-law are managing his care alongside the legal battle. Kameron says they never wanted to go to court, and settlement was always their goal. Instead, they have been trapped in a legal nightmare for five years. She calls it heartbreaking and exhausting.
The family believes Orlando Bloom should testify in the damages trial. They say he told their property manager during the estate sale that he was “in charge of repairs.” Chart Westcott, Carl’s son, argues this makes Bloom a fact witness. The LLC that owns the house lists Bloom as a manager, not Perry. Chart says if Perry claims repair costs, and Bloom was responsible for them, his testimony matters. Bloom was served a subpoena and named on the joint witness list. The judge, however, has questioned whether his testimony is necessary.
Chart Westcott says the case is not about money. He says it is about whether celebrities follow the same rules as everyone else. He claims Perry has already benefited enough from the situation. His “best case scenario” is that the judge denies her damages entirely. Chart says the rules should not bend for fame. The family believes this is about fairness and accountability. That belief drives their fight forward despite the heavy toll.
Kameron’s Final Plea
Kameron Westcott does not believe Perry or Bloom have shown empathy. She says if they did, they would have settled and ended the ordeal long ago. She calls the lawsuit disturbing and a waste of time and money. Kameron says there are far more important things to focus on than material possessions. She hopes this never happens to anyone in their families. She wants them to understand that elder abuse can happen to anyone. She believes compassion should come before profit.
For Kameron, the goal now is peace for Carl Westcott. She believes he is holding on in part to see the case resolved. She calls him a fighter but says it is time for him to rest. She wants him to pass without the shadow of this lawsuit hanging over him. Kameron says the family wants to move forward and close this painful chapter. They do not want his last days defined by legal battles. They want resolution, not more court dates.
Representatives for Perry and Bloom have not responded to requests for comment. The non-jury trial begins August 21. The judge will decide whether Perry gets the damages she is seeking. The Westcotts will continue their fight until the end. Both sides are bracing for a verdict that could finally close this long and bitter saga. The question now is whether empathy will play any role in the outcome. The answer will be revealed in court.