But Brad Seligman, an attorney representing the women, says Wal-Mart will only change employment practices if women can sue as a group.

NPR: Wal-Mart Moves to Block Sex-Discrimination Case

Mr. BRAD SELIGMAN (Plaintiffs' Attorney): Individual suits mean nothing to a giant like Wal-Mart.

NPR: Wal-Mart Moves to Block Sex-Discrimination Case

"After 10 years of litigation, we are eager to have the court finally resolve the procedural issues that Wal-Mart has raised in its effort to delay the trial of this case, " said Brad Seligman, a Berkeley, California-based attorney for the plaintiffs, shortly after the high court granted review.

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