Overview

• Appearing by video, Perry said she is pursuing “justice” and acknowledged a financial stake, noting she stands to lose money if the outcome goes against her.
• Superior Court Judge Joseph Lipner is trying the case without a jury, has barred further continuances, and ruled Orlando Bloom does not need to testify.
• Questions over the home’s ownership and financing surfaced as filings and testimony pointed to an LLC linked to Bloom, which Perry countered does not negate her interest.
• Perry’s team seeks millions in damages for lost rental income and repair and maintenance costs tied to the yearslong dispute.
• Liability was decided in 2023 when the judge found the seller, 85-year-old Carl Westcott, had capacity to contract; the deed was recorded in May 2024 and the remedies phase is now underway.