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Attorney General Bonta Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against Five of the Largest Fossil Fuel Companies
California Attorney General Bonta filed an amended complaint against Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BP, and the American Petroleum Institute, seeking disgorgement of profits under AB 1366 for alleged decades-long greenwashing and false advertising regarding climate change impacts. The complaint adds new evidence of ongoing misleading environmental marketing and requests disgorgement to benefit Californians.
California Department of Justice
Date Added
15 April 2026 at 20:35:25
Why it matters
Major pending litigation targeting greenwashing and deceptive environmental marketing by fossil fuel companies, with new statutory powers to seek disgorgement of profits under AB 1366. Signals increased legal risk for misleading ESG and climate-related claims.
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