JPMorgan Exec Accused of Assault

A disturbing lawsuit has emerged, accusing a high-ranking executive at JPMorgan Chase of a pattern of sexual assault, drugging, and racial harassment against a junior male subordinate. The allegations paint a grim picture of misconduct within the prestigious financial institution.

Serious Allegations Surface in Lawsuit

The complaint, filed in New York County Supreme Court, names Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the bank’s Leveraged Finance division, as the primary defendant. The plaintiff, identified only as “John Doe” and described as a junior banker of Asian/Indian descent, alleges that Hajdini used her senior position to coerce him into non-consensual and humiliating sexual acts throughout 2024.

According to reports, the alleged misconduct began shortly after the plaintiff joined Hajdini’s team. The lawsuit details claims that Hajdini threatened to destroy the married junior staffer’s career if he didn’t comply with her sexual demands. Disturbingly, she is also accused of telling the victim, “I f***ing own you,” and linking his year-end promotion and bonuses to his sexual cooperation.

Racial Slurs and Drugging Allegations

The lawsuit further alleges that Hajdini admitted to drugging the victim with Rohypnol (commonly known as roofies) and Viagra. Beyond the sexual assault claims, the filing also details instances of racially charged insults. Hajdini allegedly used slurs such as “my little brown boy” and “Arab boy toy” when referring to the plaintiff. These racial remarks reportedly extended to questioning whether bank management would want a “brown boy” leading origination.

JPMorgan Chase’s Response

In response to the allegations, JPMorgan Chase has vehemently denied the claims. The bank stated that an internal review found no evidence to support the accusations. A spokesperson indicated that while numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the plaintiff himself allegedly refused to participate or provide key facts. JPMorgan Chase maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment.

Despite the bank’s denial, as of April 30, Hajdini reportedly remains employed by the firm. Following the public emergence of the lawsuit, her professional social media profiles, including LinkedIn, were reportedly deactivated.

Impact on the Plaintiff

The plaintiff’s attorney, Daniel J. Kaiser, stated that his client has been “devastated personally and professionally” and is currently undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The lawsuit seeks significant compensatory and punitive damages for emotional suffering, lost wages, and damage to the plaintiff’s reputation.