California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages

Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.

# California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/meta-attorneys-general-opening-arguments-california-bonta-restitution.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*