A lawsuit filed in New York alleges a JPMorgan Chase executive director engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment, abuse, and drugging against a male colleague.

Allegations of Abuse and Coercion

The complaint details accusations of coercion, racial abuse, and career threats against Lorna Hajdini, a JPMorgan Chase executive director in Leveraged Finance. The alleged abuse occurred over several months in 2024, targeting a male employee identified as John Doe.

Doe claims Hajdini leveraged her position of power to repeatedly make unwanted advances. These escalated from suggestive comments and physical touching to explicit propositions and, ultimately, sexual assault.

Career Threats and Racial Abuse

The lawsuit alleges Hajdini explicitly threatened Doe’s career progression, stating he would need to “please” her to earn a promotion. Furthermore, Hajdini allegedly used racial slurs and derogatory language towards Doe and his wife.

Allegations of Drugging

According to the filing, Hajdini allegedly admitted to drugging Doe on multiple occasions to incapacitate him before sexual encounters. Doe also asserts that Hajdini used her access to monitor his financial activity.

Disturbing Incident at Doe’s Apartment

The complaint describes an incident where Hajdini allegedly appeared at Doe’s apartment, made unwanted sexual advances, and subjected him to further abuse and racial insults while forcibly performing a sexual act against his will. Doe claims he resisted throughout the alleged abuse, expressing his discomfort and pleading for it to stop.

JPMorgan Chase’s Response and Doe’s Rebuttal

JPMorgan Chase has responded to the lawsuit with a statement indicating a thorough internal investigation found no evidence to support Doe’s accusations. A spokesperson stated that Doe refused to participate in the investigation and declined to provide facts to substantiate his claims.

Doe’s legal team argues that the firm’s investigation was inadequate and designed to protect Hajdini. The lawsuit also accuses JPMorgan Chase of enabling the alleged abuse and retaliating against Doe after he reported the incidents, alleging the firm placed him on involuntary leave and allowed threats against him to continue.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Doe is proceeding anonymously in the lawsuit, citing fears for his safety and the well-being of his family. Two witnesses are cited in the complaint as corroborating parts of Doe’s account. The case is currently pending in New York County Supreme Court, and both Hajdini and JPMorgan Chase have yet to file a formal response to the complaint.

The lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged harm caused to Doe, including emotional distress, reputational damage, and career setbacks. The allegations, if proven true, represent a severe breach of trust and a violation of workplace safety standards.