A JPMorgan Chase employee is leveling explosive accusations against a senior executive, claiming months of sexual abuse, racial harassment, and career intimidation in a lawsuit that’s now drawing serious attention.
The man, identified only as John Doe in court filings, says the ordeal began shortly after he started working with executive director Lorna Hajdini in the spring of 2024. According to the complaint, what started as inappropriate physical contact at the office quickly escalated into something far more disturbing.
Doe alleges Hajdini made repeated sexual advances and issued chilling threats tied to his career. At one point, she allegedly warned him that if he didn’t comply with her demands, she would destroy his future at the bank. The lawsuit claims she leveraged her power over promotions and job security to pressure him into sexual acts.
The accusations go even further. Doe claims Hajdini targeted his Indian heritage with repeated racial insults, allegedly referring to him in degrading terms and mocking his background. He also claims she insulted his wife in explicit and offensive ways during encounters that he says were non-consensual.
In one of the most serious claims, Doe alleges Hajdini showed up at his apartment, threatened his career prospects, and then forced sexual contact despite his resistance. The lawsuit describes multiple incidents in which he says he was assaulted, humiliated, and intimidated, with Hajdini allegedly mocking him when he became visibly distressed.
The complaint also includes allegations that she tampered with his drinks and continued the behavior over a period of months, combining sexual coercion with threats about his standing inside the company.
Doe is now seeking damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and reputational harm, along with punitive damages and changes to workplace policies.
In response, JPMorgan has firmly pushed back. A spokesperson said the company conducted a full internal investigation and found no evidence supporting the allegations.
“Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” the spokesperson said, adding that the employee declined to participate in the internal probe or provide supporting details.
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