JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini sued for alleged sexual abuse
JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini has been sued in New York by a former junior colleague who alleges sexual abuse, racial harassment, and professional coercion. JPMorgan has denied the claims and said an internal review found no evidence to support them.
What the complaint alleges
The lawsuit says the alleged conduct began in spring 2024 after the two worked together in JPMorgan’s leveraged finance division, and it claims Hajdini used her senior position to pressure the plaintiff into non-consensual sexual acts and made racially abusive remarks. Reports also say the complaint includes allegations of threats to his career if he refused her advances.
Bank response
According to the reporting, JPMorgan says it takes misconduct allegations seriously, rejects the claims as unfounded, and plans to defend itself vigorously in court. Hajdini has also denied the allegations, as reported by several outlets.
Reported background
Media reports identify Hajdini as an executive director in JPMorgan Chase’s leveraged finance division and the plaintiff as a married banker of Indian origin, referred to in the filings as John Doe. The case is being reported as a civil lawsuit, so the allegations have not been proven in court.
