Full Breakdown
JPMorgan Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: New Allegations, Corporate Denial, and Ongoing Dispute
5/5/2026, 11:05:56 PM
New Allegations and Court Filing
On May 4, 2026, former JPMorgan leveraged-finance banker Chirayu Rana, filing under “John Doe,” re-filed a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court after a brief withdrawal. The amended complaint adds two anonymous affidavits about a September 2024 apartment encounter. One witness says a naked Lorna Hajdini invited him to a threesome, urging “you know I own [redacted], so you better come join.” The witness heard Rana plead “No, no, no, you have to leave. I’m not going to do this. Please stop.” Another affidavit records Hajdini saying “I own you Brownie.”
Prior Claims and Context
Rana’s initial filing in April 2026 alleged Hajdini drugged him with Rohypnol and Viagra, threatened his bonus, and cited a May 2024 Uber comment: “Come with me … I don’t like the rain, but I do like getting wet.” He also claimed his father’s death to secure paid leave, a claim later contradicted by his father.
Key Parties
- Chirayu Rana – 35-year-old former JPMorgan banker
- Lorna Hajdini – 37-year-old executive director, leveraged-finance team
- JPMorgan Chase – internal review found no misconduct
- Johnathan Alpert – executive psychotherapist who provided a PTSD letter
- Two anonymous witnesses – submitted sworn statements on the September 2024 incidents
Timeline
Key dates: September 2024 – alleged apartment encounter; May 2024 – Uber “wet” comment; November 2024 – claimed father’s death; March 2025 – internal complaint; June 2025 – PTSD letter; April 27 2026 – lawsuit filed and withdrawn; May 4 2026 – re-filed with new affidavits.
Official Statements & Responses
JPMorgan’s spokesperson said the internal probe “found no evidence of wrongdoing” and that the complainant refused to cooperate or provide facts. Hajdini’s lawyers categorically denied misconduct, stating she “never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and has never even been to the location where the alleged assault supposedly took place.” Plaintiff counsel Daniel J. Kaiser asserts the claims amount to “horrific sexual abuse.”
Criticism & Gaps
Sources claim Rana fabricated his father’s death to obtain paid leave, damaging his credibility. JPMorgan records show Hajdini had no direct supervisory authority over Rana, contradicting his claim she could control his bonus. The bank’s investigation found no evidence of drugging or coercion, and the underlying affidavits remain unreleased, limiting external verification.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Come with me ... I don’t like the rain, but I do like getting wet.” — Lorna Hajdini, executive director
- “If you don’t f* me soon, I’m going to ruin you … Never forget, I f*ing own you.” — Lorna Hajdini, executive director
- “you know I own [redacted], so you better come join.” — Anonymous witness
- “no, no, no, you have to leave. I’m not going to do this. Please stop.” — Anonymous witness
What's Next
The dispute may prompt renewed scrutiny of JPMorgan’s harassment policies and could lead to further discovery if the case proceeds to trial. Resolution will likely depend on evidentiary hearings or a settlement, given the bank’s denial and the plaintiff’s limited cooperation.
