Ledbetter v. goodyear tire and rubber co. (2007) was significant because it signaled that the court would no longer hear cases on sexual harassment. overturned significant portions of the violence against women act. ultimately led congress to pass a new law giving workers expanded rights to sue in cases where they learn of discriminatory treatment well after it has started. struck down title vii of the 1964 civil rights act as unconstitutional. ruled that state-sponsored schools must be open to both men and women.