Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California

CNBC Jonathan Vanian - 17aug2026. Key Points Less than two weeks after a loss in New Mexico, Meta faces a much bigger legal test in a case being co-led by California’s attorney general over alleged harms to children and teens. Opening arguments in AG Rob Bonta’s case against Meta begin on Tuesday, as more states … Continue reading Meta faces ‘astronomical’ consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California