Veteran's Son Says Katy Perry Didn't Show His Disabled Father 'Grace' In $15M Mansion War As Phase Two Of Legal Battle Begins

Chart Westcott, the son of Carl Westcott, a terminally ill veteran at the center of Katy Perry's $15 million mansion dispute, has signaled that forgiveness is possible if the singer is ready to apologize.

The case between both parties is now moving into its next phase, with Perry seeking millions in damages after her experts reportedly determined that the property had several defects and that significant portions needed to be repaired.

Despite the veteran's family expressing openness to forgive Katy Perry, they aren't expecting an apology, claiming the singer doesn't take responsibility for her actions.

Weeks before the next phase of Perry's $15 million mansion dispute began, Chart Westcott, the son of the veteran who sold the property, publicly criticized the singer for pursuing damages against his father.

And while things will most likely get even more intense as the trial proceeds, Chart believes his family is still open to forgiveness, but only if Perry takes responsibility and apologizes.

However, he admits he is not "expecting" an apology from her, even though receiving one "would be nice."

"I don't think it's in her nature to take responsibility for anything, really at all, but certainly not for her bad acts," he told the New York Post. "She doesn't take responsibility, so that's not going to happen. But that would be nice."

Explaining why the family would forgive Perry if she offered a sincere apology, Chart said it would serve as proof that they could take the higher road.

He stated, "[Grace] is not what she showed my father, right? Not one ounce of grace or dignity did she allow him. So it is absolutely a necessity that we would do that and show her that grace."

The trial between Westcott and Perry is expected to be packed with witnesses from both sides. On the Westcott side, Chart and his brother Court are listed as witnesses, with other family members also expected to be present for support.

As for Perry, she has been compelled to testify and may possibly be joined by her business manager, Bernie Gudvi, who handled the mansion transaction.

Although the testimony of witnesses could help sway the case in either party's favor, Chart is displeased by this necessity because of the financial toll it would take on his family.

"We're having to spend money on plane flights, hotel rooms, and all this sort of thing. It's a big inconvenience for everybody. It doesn't seem to be an inconvenience for her. Which, you know, is very telling," Chart told the outlet.

He added, "So, unfortunately, for us, the legal fees will be high. And it's a huge inconvenience in terms of time [and] money for the giant waste that she's put us all through."

Still, having to spend all of this comes with an upside for Chart, as he believes the trial will allow the family's legal team to "unmask the spurious nature" of Perry's damages claims.

Perry is seeking roughly $6 million in damages from the elder Westcott, alleging structural defects, deferred maintenance, and lost rental income during the years the house was tied up in litigation.

"[They] are just utterly ridiculous and a complete insult to both my father, my brother, and I and our family," Chart said about Perry's claims.

The disabled veteran's son, Chart, seemingly sees the upcoming trial as an opportunity to have Perry face the heat of criticism for her actions.

For the self-acclaimed private investor, the trial will also help expose Perry, whom he had earlier claimed carries a fake persona of empathy.

He noted that it would be "very satisfying" to see it unfold, especially since Perry will have no choice but to address the legal battle once she takes the stand.

The dispute over Katy Perry's $15 million Montecito estate traces back to August 2020, barely a month after she purchased the 8.9-acre property from Carl Westcott.

At the time, Westcott went to court to undo the sale, arguing that he had been under heavy medication and lacked the capacity to make sound decisions when he signed the contract.

The matter stretched on for years until December 2023, when a judge sided with Perry, ruling that the deal was legitimate and that Westcott had been mentally competent during the negotiations.

By March 2024, Perry was handed the keys to the mansion. Shortly afterward, she launched her own claim, initially seeking $3.25 million in damages before increasing the amount by another $2.2 million.

The trial is scheduled to begin on August 21 and is expected to run for several days before a final judgment is delivered.