Overview

• Judge Joseph Lipner rejected a last‑minute bid to move Katy Perry’s testimony to day one, calling the request “outrageous,” and scheduled her virtual appearance for Aug. 26.
• Court filings from Carl Westcott’s side say Perry rented the Montecito property to Chris Pratt, who is listed as a potential witness but has not been deposed or compelled to appear.
• Perry seeks millions in damages for lost rental income and repairs, including roughly $3 million in alleged lost rent and about $2.29 million in estimated fixes that Westcott’s team disputes.
• The judge has moved to limit celebrity testimony, questioning the relevance of Orlando Bloom’s appearance and indicating contractors should address repair issues.
• Ownership of the estate was upheld in a 2023 ruling, Perry took title in May 2024, and the non-jury damages hearing is underway in Los Angeles.