In February 2024, the porn actress Argentinian-American Emily Willis She was left in a vegetative state allegedly after suffering malpractice at the hospital where she was being treated for another health complication.
The 27-year-old girl was admitted to the medical center Malibu Summitin California (USA), as a result of its ketamine addictionlocal authorities said, and in February 2024 he had apparently been knocked unconscious from an overdose.
However, his brother Michael later denied this information by stating that he was there as a result of cardiac arrest and that he was unconscious due to a subsequent mala praxis.
Recently, in statements to US Mirrorthe family lawyer, James A. Morris, Jr.updated Willis’ status.
He said that his mother, Yesenia Cooper, is caring for her at her home in Utah and that “she remains bedridden due to her neurological injuries.” He confirmed that he still cannot speak, but he can make sounds and “move his body a little.”
The family’s case against Summit Malibu It will be seen in Santa Monica on May 6, 2026, and there will be preliminary hearings in February, local media reported.
The complaint to the hospital
Willis’ family sued Summit Malibu and its parent company Malibu Lighthouse Treatment Centers for the crimes of dependent adult abuse, neglect, and illegal, unfair, or fraudulent business practices that led to the vegetative state. This is read in the court records to which the New York Post.
Willis acted in over 700 films and was active from 2017 to 2023.Willis, whose real name is Litzy Lara Banuelosentered the rehabilitation center in February 2024 due to his problems with the hallucinogenic anesthetic – he took between 5 and 6 grams per day. One day, for reasons that are not entirely clear, she was found unconscious and placed in a coma.
MSN reported that, after being found motionless, Willis suffered prolonged oxygen deprivation that left her in a coma and subsequently in a vegetative state with locked-in syndrome.a neurological condition that left her paralyzed, with the ability to move only her eyes.
«If the staff had followed proper medical protocols, Emily would have had the opportunity to regain control of her life.»said Attorney Morris.
Two months later, Willis was able «follow things with your eyes, smile and even get excited during conversations».
Emily Willis was born in Argentina and raised in Utah, United States.«Emily was receiving the treatment and help she needed at the time of the incident to overcome her struggles. She retired from the adult industry almost two years ago and had aspirations of success in other fields of entertainment,» the actress’s brother confirmed.
A key court hearing in the case was held in September 2025. The family’s lawsuit claims the tragedy could have been completely prevented, the court said. Daily Star.
In the meantime, Emily’s family is being helped by donations through a campaign in GoFundMe that gathered more than $100,000.
Who is Emily Willis?
Emily Willis is a porn actress born in Argentina, but raised in Utah (USA), since she was 7 years old. He grew up under the rules of the Mormon religion to which his family belongs.
The actress was left in a vegetative state and her family reported to the hospital where she was treated.“I am Latina, I was born in Argentina. “I grew up Mormon, in St. George, which is right next to Las Vegas, a pretty small town.”explained the actress in conversation with Adult DVD Talk.
When asked why she chose to call herself that, the young woman responded: «I felt like Emily Willis was my alter ego, who I really am. I always wanted to be Emily, I love that name. And I thought Willis was cute because he’s silly and funny and quirky, and that’s me!»
Willis began his career selling satellite packages DirecTV before starting her career in porn thanks to a couple she met on Tinder.
Throughout her time as an actress, which was active from 2017 to 2023, acted in more than 700 films for adults and won important awards.
