The latter ruled in 2007 by a 5-4 majority vote that Ledbetter 's complaint was time-barred because the discriminatory decisions relating to pay had been made more than 180 days prior to the date she filed her charge , as explained by Justice Samuel Alito .
The Supreme Court ruled in 2007 by a 5-4 majority vote that Ledbetter 's complaint was filed too late because the discriminatory decisions relating to pay had been made more than 180 days prior to the date she filed her charge , as explained by Justice Samuel Alito .