Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director at JPMorgan Chase, faces serious allegations of drugging and sexually abusing a junior employee. The accusations raise significant concerns about workplace conduct and power dynamics within the financial sector.
As of early Tuesday, the accuser, known as John Doe, claims that Hajdini drugged him with a date rape drug. The lawsuit alleges that she coerced him into non-consensual sex acts shortly after his appointment in April 2024.
Doe joined JPMorgan as a Senior VP/Director in March 2024. He claims he was threatened with career repercussions if he rejected Hajdini’s advances. Furthermore, he alleges that she made racially charged comments towards him.
In May 2025, Doe filed a written complaint to JPMorgan’s HR team detailing the harassment and discrimination he experienced. He stated that Hajdini told him, “If you don’t f**k me soon, I’m going to ruin you,” and also asked, “Do you want to get promoted at year end or not?”
The lawsuit was filed in New York Supreme Court on April 27, 2026. Despite these serious allegations, JPMorgan Chase has denied any wrongdoing. A spokesman stated, “Following our investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.”
Hajdini has since deleted or deactivated her LinkedIn profile amid the ongoing controversy. Her lawyers have asserted that she categorically denies the allegations.
The case has drawn attention due to its implications for workplace culture in finance. The most recent incidence of a male banker claiming sexual harassment by a female boss ended poorly for the accuser.
No timeline for the next court hearing has been shared. Further developments are expected as both parties prepare their cases.
