SPI, EEOC reach settlement on discrimination lawsuit; SPI to pay $95,000 fine Anderson-based Sierra Pacific Industries will pay $95,000 to a former employee as settlement in a federal discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a representative of the agency announced today (Oct. 23). But in competing press releases, company officials remain adamant in maintaining the employee was fired because of continued sexual harassment ... [News Source]