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Katy Perry's Manager Demands $5M From Disabled Vet
8 May
Summary
- Katy Perry's manager seeks over $5 million in legal fees.
- A disabled veteran lost a lawsuit over a mansion sale to Perry.
- The veteran claimed he was on painkillers during the sale.
Katy Perry's longtime business manager, Bernie Gudvi, has requested that a judge order disabled veteran Carl Westcott to pay over $5 million in legal fees. These fees stem from the legal battle over the sale of Westcott's Santa Barbara mansion to the singer.
The proceedings, which occurred between 2020 and 2026, involved extensive legal work, including handling Katy Perry's depositions and reviewing Carl Westcott's medical records. The demand follows a trial where Westcott sought to withdraw from the mansion sale.
Westcott, a successful businessman, argued he was under the influence of painkillers from recent surgery when he agreed to the deal. However, Katy Perry's team refused to cancel the sale, leading to the trial. The court ultimately ruled in Perry's favor, awarding damages and ordering Westcott to relinquish the property keys.
