IBNS-CMEDIA: A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, Lorna Hajdini, has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing, racially harassing, and coercing a junior male colleague, according to a complaint filed in New York County Supreme Court.
The plaintiff, a junior banker identified as ‘John Doe,’ alleged that the misconduct began in 2024 after the two started working together in the firm’s leveraged finance division.
Claims of threats, harassment and workplace coercion
Court filings claim Hajdini made repeated sexual advances toward the colleague, escalating to threats that allegedly linked professional consequences to sexual compliance.
The lawsuit also alleges that she used racially derogatory remarks and pressured him with warnings that she could damage his career if he refused her advances.
Allegations of drugging and forced sexual encounters
The complaint further alleges that Hajdini admitted to administering a drug and other substances to impair the victim’s ability to resist during alleged encounters.
It also describes multiple incidents of non-consensual sexual contact and states that the junior banker felt unable to report or resist due to fear of retaliation.
Complaint to JPMorgan and internal investigation
According to the filing, the victim later reported the alleged misconduct to JPMorgan in 2025, citing sexual abuse, discrimination, and workplace harassment.
However, the bank reportedly concluded after an internal review that there was insufficient evidence to support the claims.
The complainant’s legal team disputes this outcome, alleging he was not properly heard.
The lawsuit seeks compensation for lost earnings, emotional distress, reputational harm, and punitive damages. It also calls for changes to workplace policies within the bank.
Who is Lorna Hajdini?
Hajdini, a long-time JPMorgan executive with nearly 15 years at the firm, has not publicly commented on the allegations.
According to professional profiles cited in reports, Hajdini is an Executive Director in JPMorgan’s leveraged finance division and has previously worked across multiple industry sectors within investment banking.
