msnbc.com news services updated 2 hours 4 minutes ago 2011-06-20

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled for Wal-Mart on Monday in the largest sex-discrimination lawsuit ever, handing down a decision that could have broad implications for workers seeking jointly to sue their employers.

The justices overturned an earlier U.S. appeals court ruling that gave class-action status to 1.5 million female Wal-Mart employees, past and present, seeking billions of dollars in a suit accusing the retailer of paying women less and giving them fewer promotions at the company.

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