A chilling account has emerged detailing allegations against a JPMorgan Chase executive, accusing her of a pattern of abuse and sexual assault against a subordinate. The lawsuit paints a disturbing picture of power dynamics exploited and boundaries brutally crossed within the high-stakes world of investment banking.
The complainant, identified as John Doe, alleges that Lorna Hajdini, an executive director at the firm, initiated a campaign of harassment and abuse shortly after her promotion. The alleged abuse began subtly, with unwanted physical contact – a seemingly innocuous dropped pen becoming a pretext for touching and a sexually charged comment about his athletic background.
The situation rapidly escalated, according to the lawsuit, with Hajdini allegedly issuing explicit threats. Doe claims she warned him that refusing her advances would result in the destruction of his career, stating, “If you don’t f* me soon, I’m going to ruin you. Never forget, I f*ing own you.”
The allegations extend to claims of drugging, with Doe asserting Hajdini repeatedly administered substances without his knowledge or consent, including a date rape drug and a medication intended to enhance sexual performance. These acts, he claims, were part of a deliberate effort to control and exploit him.
The alleged abuse wasn’t confined to physical and sexual coercion. Doe details instances of racial and deeply offensive language, including derogatory terms directed towards him and his wife. The lawsuit alleges Hajdini used these slurs while making unwanted sexual advances, creating a hostile and degrading environment.
Doe alleges Hajdini went to extreme lengths to monitor his life, even gaining unauthorized access to his bank accounts to track his movements. This alleged surveillance culminated in a disturbing incident at his apartment, where Hajdini reportedly exposed herself and propositioned him.
After repeatedly rejecting Hajdini’s advances, Doe claims he endured further verbal abuse, threats to his employment, and ultimately, a non-consensual sexual act. The lawsuit alleges a witness overheard portions of the abuse occurring in a nearby room, adding a layer of corroboration to the claims.
Driven to desperation, Doe filed a formal complaint with JPMorgan Chase’s HR department in May 2025. Instead of support, he alleges he faced retaliation – a barrage of threatening phone calls, including one falsely claiming to be from a company manager and another threatening deportation.
Doe claims he was reprimanded, placed on involuntary leave, and ultimately locked out of company systems, forcing him to leave JPMorgan Chase in late 2024. Meanwhile, the lawsuit states, Hajdini remains employed by the firm.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has publicly denied Doe’s allegations, stating that an internal investigation found no evidence to support his claims. However, the lawsuit presents a harrowing narrative of alleged abuse of power and a deeply troubling workplace environment.
The case raises serious questions about corporate responsibility and the protection of employees from harassment and abuse, particularly within powerful financial institutions. Doe is seeking damages for lost earnings, emotional distress, and reputational harm.
