Kristy Althaus has become a central figure in the legal fight against major content hosts like and its parent company, Aylo (formerly MindGeek). Her lawsuits argue that:
In 2012, Kristy Althaus was a rising star, having placed as the first runner-up in the Miss Teen Colorado USA pageant. However, her life changed drastically after she was coerced into filming for GirlsDoPorn. The production, labeled as , became one of the most-viewed and widely circulated videos on major adult platforms.
: Legal filings allege the use of drugs (including Oxycodone and Xanax), alcohol, and physical intimidation with weapons to force compliance.