Family of Porn Star Emily Willis Reaches $3 Million Settlement for Rehab Brain Injury

Emily WillisThe family reached a $3 million settlement with the Malibu Rehabilitation Center, where the former adult film star suffered catastrophic brain injuries and was left permanently disabled.

Willis’ mother and legal guardian, Yesenia Coopersued Malibu Lighthouse Treatment in 2024, claiming the facility failed to properly care for Emily while she was being treated for ketamine addiction at Summit Malibu earlier that year.

According to court documents, Emily is expected to receive approximately $1.25 million after attorney fees and liens, while her mother will continue to serve as guardian. The defendants have denied any wrongdoing and have not admitted liability.

The lawsuit alleged that Emily’s health rapidly declined after she arrived at the facility in January 2024, leaving her frail, disoriented, dehydrated and unable to walk, eat or properly care for herself.

Doctors say Emily was found unconscious the following month and paramedics performed CPR for 30 to 40 minutes before restoring her heartbeat. The prolonged lack of oxygen would have caused irreversible brain damage.

TMZ broke the story at the time…Emily was precipitate in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and remained in critical condition. An initial toxicology report reportedly found no medication in his system.

Before her medical emergency, Emily was one of the biggest stars in the adult industry and won Performer of the Year at the 2021 AVN Awards. She then transitioned into mainstream cinema, appearing in the sci-fi film “Divinity.”