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JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini Accused in Lawsuit of Sexual Abuse, Coercion and Racial Harassment
5/1/2026, 6:47:48 PM
Allegations Against a JPMorgan Executive
A lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court accuses Lorna Hajdini, Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase, of sexual harassment, assault, coercion, and racially charged harassment of a junior male employee identified as “John Doe.” The complaint says the conduct began in May 2024, involved threats to “ruin” his career, use of Rohypnol, and derogatory remarks about his Indian heritage and wife.
Background: Internal Review and Corporate Context
JPMorgan’s internal investigation, launched after the plaintiff filed a formal complaint in May 2025, found “no merit” to the allegations and said the complainant “did not fully cooperate.” The case appears amid heightened scrutiny of workplace misconduct and internal reporting mechanisms in large banks.
Key Figures
Lorna Hajdini – Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase; John Doe – junior banker and plaintiff; Daniel J. Kaiser – Doe’s attorney; JPMorgan Chase spokesperson – bank’s official voice.
Timeline of Allegations and Legal Steps
- Early 2024: Hajdini and Doe start working together.
- May 2024: First alleged incident; threats to “ruin” Doe’s career.
- September 2024: Doe complies under fear of retaliation.
- April 27 2024: Lawsuit filed in New York County Supreme Court.
- May 2025: Doe files internal complaint; JPMorgan launches investigation.
- 2025 (post-investigation): JPMorgan reports no merit; case proceeds.
Why It Matters
The dispute underscores gaps between internal HR reviews and external legal scrutiny, raising concerns about safeguards for junior staff, retaliation handling, and reputational risk for major banks. A ruling could spur policy changes and greater regulatory focus on power-based abuse in finance.
Official Statements & Responses
JPMorgan’s spokesperson said its internal probe concluded the claims lacked merit and that employees cooperated while complainant refused to provide central facts. Attorney Daniel J. Kaiser described the allegations as extremely serious and said his client suffers from PTSD.
Criticism & Opposition
Legal analysts argue internal investigations may lack independence when senior executives are implicated, and reliance on the complainant’s cooperation can disadvantage victims fearing retaliation. Calls for external oversight have intensified.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The plaintiff claims full cooperation and cites a witness who heard his protests; JPMorgan’s investigation reports the opposite. No evidence of drugging or the alleged threats has been disclosed, leaving key disputes unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If you don’t fk me soon, I’m going to ruin you… never forget, I f*ing own you.” — Lorna Hajdini (as alleged)
- “I’m very uncomfortable… please… I’m begging you.” — John Doe
- “Just wait ‘till you’re back in New York, Brown boy… you better stay away - snitch.” — Anonymous caller (as reported)
- “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” — JPMorgan Chase spokesperson
What’s Next
The lawsuit’s next phase will involve court filings and evidence disclosures. Observers will watch whether the case is dismissed, settled, or whether new evidence triggers broader industry scrutiny and potential policy changes at JPMorgan.
