Some US Pensions Put PIMCO on Watch List over Gender and Pay Discrimination Lawsuits Posted on 04/01/2021 Pacific Investment Management Company, LLC (PIMCO), part of Allianz SE, is facing accusations by five current and former female employees alleging gender and pay discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employment issues. The lawsuit was filed in November 2020 being led by PIMCO vice president Sue Collazo and project manager Lisa Anthony. PIMCO has categorically denied the claims alleged in the suit. The asset manager claims the sexual harassment allegations are “salacious and unfounded”. Amanda Thiem, a former chief assistant to Brent Harris (former chairman of PIMCO funds), claims she was demoted after advances from her boss. She also claims she was sexually harassed by men at the firm. The lawsuit claims PIMCO operates as a fraternity that favors white men.