Emily Willis Makes Progress After Severe Brain Injury Settlement

WHO:

TMZ - Emily Willis, also known as Litzy Lara Banuelos, and her family.

US Magazine - Emily Willis' family.

WHAT:

TMZ - Emily Willis' family reached a settlement with a Malibu rehab facility after she suffered catastrophic brain damage.

US Magazine - The settlement amount is $3 million, with Willis expected to receive approximately $1.25 million from the Malibu Lighthouse Treatment facility.

WHERE:

TMZ - The incident occurred at a Malibu rehab facility.

US Magazine - The rehab facility involved is the Malibu Lighthouse Treatment facility.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The settlement was reached after Emily Willis suffered a brain injury while undergoing treatment for ketamine addiction.

WHY:

US Magazine - The brain injury occurred while Emily was undergoing treatment for ketamine addiction.

HOW:

TMZ - Emily Willis is slowly recovering but is not verbal.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 08:49 UTC)

Emily Willis, also known as Litzy Lara Banuelos, and her family have reached a settlement with the Malibu Lighthouse Treatment facility after she suffered catastrophic brain damage while undergoing treatment for ketamine addiction. The settlement amounts to $3 million, with Willis expected to receive approximately $1.25 million. Although Emily is slowly recovering, she is currently not verbal.