A lawsuit has been filed against a prominent banker, alleging various serious accusations, such as sexual assault and coercion. Lorna Hajdini, an executive director at JP Morgan, is facing allegations from a junior male colleague who claims he endured months of abusive behavior, including being coerced into engaging in non-consensual and embarrassing sexual activities.
The accuser, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, asserts that the misconduct began shortly after he joined the company in March 2024. According to court documents, Hajdini’s behavior quickly escalated from inappropriate comments and unwelcome physical contact to explicit sexual remarks, unwanted touching, and threats to harm his career if he rebuffed her advances.
The plaintiff also alleges that Hajdini used derogatory language and made inappropriate remarks about his ethnicity both at work and outside the office. Furthermore, he claims that she drugged him on multiple occasions, including administering substances without his knowledge or consent.
One particular incident described in the lawsuit involves Hajdini forcing herself on the man at his residence, despite his protests. The accuser states that he broke down in tears during the encounter, which was followed by ridicule from Hajdini for his emotional response and physical reaction.
Allegedly, Hajdini also demanded the man to perform degrading acts, such as sucking her toes and being pushed to the ground while she sat on his face. The man reportedly reported these incidents to HR in 2025. JPMorgan Chase, where Hajdini is employed, has denied the allegations, stating that an internal investigation found no evidence to support the claims.
In response to the allegations, a JPMorgan Chase spokesperson conveyed that the company does not find merit in the accusations and highlighted the complainant’s refusal to participate in the investigation or provide crucial facts to substantiate the claims. Despite the accusations, Hajdini remains employed at the bank, while the man who left the company in late 2024 is seeking damages for emotional distress, loss of income, and harm to his reputation.
