In November 1998, after early retirement, Ledbetter sued, claiming pay discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The Supreme Court did not rule on whether discrimination had occurred, just on whether the statute of limitations had expired.
In November 1998, after retiring early, Ledbetter brought a case, asserting pay disparities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The Supreme Court did not decide on whether discrimination occurred, but rather whether the time limit for filing had passed.