Tragic Turn for Emily Willis: Shocking $3 Million Settlement Revealed

Former adult star Emily Willis has been awarded a $3 million settlement after being left with life-changing brain damage following a medical emergency at a rehab center. As previously reported , the 27-year-old's family brought the case against Summit Malibu rehabilitation center after she was found unconscious, suffering a cardiac arrest and " irreversible brain damage " in the 2024 incident, leaving her "permanently disabled". She had checked into the center seeking treatment for anorexia and weighing 100 pounds, with her lawyer, James A. Morris, Jr, clarifying that she had not sought help from the treatment center for ketamine use as she had stopped using the drug prior to entering the facility. Willis was found unresponsive in the facility in February 2024, with a lawsuit brought by her mother, Yesenia Cooper, stating that a nurse had performed CPR on her for three minutes until paramedics arrived, and they were able to get a pulse after 30-40 minutes. Willis pictured in 2023. Credit: Unique Nicole/Getty Images. How long Willis had been unconscious before she was found was not stated, with Morris adding that Willis had suffered an anoxic brain injury, which led to her being left disabled and paralyzed due to oxygen deprivation. Now, the case has reportedly reached a settlement with a Los Angeles judge finding that Willis is "no longer capable of managing her own affairs", per the Daily Star . According to court filings, the former adult entertainer can no longer move her body, and only occasionally opens her eyes or grunts, and can not consistently respond to those around her. Morris told the outlet that Willis likely has "locked in syndrome", meaning she can not move or communicate but remains mentally aware. The settlement was approved by Santa Monica Superior Court Judge Susan Bryant-Deason resolving the claim brought by Willis's mother, with judicial approval required due to Willis's condition, per the Independent . The case was finalized after Willis's legal team reduced their requested attorney fees from $1.2million to $1million. Emily Willis has been left permanently disabled after the medical emergency. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Morris said in a court declaration: "Having lived and breathed this case for nearly two years, I can state with confidence that Ms. Banuelos is significantly injured, but that this case was no slam dunk." He added that the cause of Willis's medical crisis remains unknown, as well as wether Summit Malibu could have prevented her injuries, describing her condition as "fragile" when she entered the treatment facility. The lawsuit had alleged that Summit Malibu failed to provide appropriate care, and that Willis was left with permanent physical and cognitive injuries from an anoxic brain injury. Summit Malibu denied any wrongdoing. The rehabilitation center had argued that Willis had repeatedly refused medical advice, declined prescribed medications, and ignored recommendations to attend a hospital or urgent care center. It added in court filings that staff had no legal authority to force her to seek outside medical treatment, and that there was no evidence that its employees had acted negligently, highlighting that Willis was regularly monitored throughout the day. Cooper's suit had alleged that her daughter's irreversible brain injury and lifelong disability was a result of the center's alleged negligence, abandonment and recklessness. Featured image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images