JPMorgan Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Junior Employee

A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations in a newly filed lawsuit accusing her of sexually harassing, abusing, and intimidating a junior male employee over an extended period.

According to court documents filed in New York County, Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the company’s Leveraged Finance division, has been accused of using her position of authority to allegedly coerce a junior banker into unwanted sexual encounters while also threatening his career.

The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, claims the alleged misconduct began shortly after the two started working together in the spring of 2024.

In the lawsuit, the junior employee alleges that Hajdini subjected him to repeated unwanted advances, emotional manipulation, racial abuse, and threats tied to his professional future. He further claims that the alleged abuse escalated into non-consensual sexual encounters over several months.

The filing also includes allegations that the executive admitted to drugging him on multiple occasions using substances commonly associated with incapacitation.

John Doe, who says he is withholding his identity for personal safety and to protect his family, claims he faced retaliation after reporting the incidents internally.

The lawsuit further accuses JPMorgan Chase of mishandling the complaint and failing to adequately protect him after he raised concerns. According to the filing, the company allegedly placed him on involuntary leave, damaged his professional standing, and failed to take appropriate action against those involved.

In response, a spokesperson for JPMorgan stated that the company conducted an internal investigation and found no evidence supporting the allegations.

The bank said it does not believe the claims have merit, adding that while multiple employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant allegedly declined to participate fully or provide information central to the review.

At the time of reporting, neither Hajdini nor her legal representatives had publicly commented on the lawsuit.

The case has attracted widespread attention due to the unusual power dynamics highlighted in the allegations, as workplace harassment cases involving female executives and male subordinates remain relatively uncommon in public legal disputes.

As the matter moves through the legal process, the lawsuit is expected to raise broader conversations around workplace misconduct, corporate accountability, and how organizations respond to sensitive abuse allegations regardless of gender or seniority.