Katy Perry faces more housing troubles in California.
Pop Star Katy Perry Faces Another Property Dispute
Once again, Katy Perry finds herself in a courtroom battle over a property dispute. This time, an elderly veteran is claiming that he never intended to sell his $15 million Santa Barbara estate to Perry and her husband, Orlando Bloom. And if this situation sounds familiar, it’s because Perry has been involved in a similar case before.
The Nuns and the Convent
In 2014, Perry clashed with two elderly nuns, Catherine Rose Holzman and Rita Callanan, over the sale of a convent. The nuns argued that the archbishop had no right to sell the property, which they had purchased together. Tragically, Holzman collapsed and died in the courtroom after making a heartfelt plea to Perry, urging her to stop the dispute.
While the optics of a wealthy celebrity battling an elderly veteran and nuns may not be favorable, the details of each case warrant further examination and legal action.
The Current Dispute
In Perry’s latest property debacle, she is being sued by Carl Westcott, the founder of 1-800-Flowers. Westcott, an 83-year-old suffering from Huntington’s disease, claims that he signed the sale documents while under the influence of painkillers after back surgery. He argues that his condition and medication rendered him unable to fully comprehend the legal implications of the sale.
Westcott attempted to back out of the sale when the effects of the painkillers wore off, but Perry and Bloom refused his request and threatened legal action. Westcott’s lawyers assert that he never intended to sell the property and purchased it with the intention of living there for the rest of his life.
A nonjury trial is scheduled for August 21, 2023, to determine the rightful ownership of the estate. Unfortunately, Westcott’s health prevents him from attending, leaving his family to represent him in court.
The Convent Battle
In 2014, Perry made an offer on a convent owned by the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a group of nuns. However, two of the resident sisters decided to sell the property to restaurant owner Dana Hollister instead. Their decision was influenced by Perry’s past remarks, including a video where she joked about selling her soul to the devil.
Perry and the archdiocese sued Hollister, claiming that the nuns did not have the authority to sell the property independently. After a lengthy legal battle involving the Vatican, Perry ultimately won the case and Hollister declared bankruptcy.
Despite Perry’s previous statements about living outside the Hollywood “bubble,” she continues to find herself embroiled in property disputes in California. Perhaps these battles will serve as a reminder that understanding how most people live requires stepping outside of the celebrity world.
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