JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini faces lawsuit over sexual assault and coercion claims

Lorna Hajdini faces a lawsuit alleging abuse and coercion, as JPMorgan Chase denies the claims

A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, identified in reports as Lorna Hajdini, is facing a lawsuit in New York City alleging sexual abuse, coercion, and racial harassment of a junior employee.

The complaint, filed under the pseudonym “John Doe,” accuses Hajdini of using her position of power to pressure a male subordinate into repeated non-consensual encounters. The plaintiff alleges the behaviour escalated over time, accompanied by threats tied to his career.

According to the lawsuit, the executive allegedly told the employee, “If you don’t fk me soon, I’m going to ruin you… never forget, I fking own you,” framing the alleged misconduct as tied directly to his professional future.

The filing also includes claims that the employee pleaded for the behaviour to stop, at one point saying, “I’m very uncomfortable… please, I’m begging you,” but alleges his objections were ignored.

The complaint further details alleged racial harassment, including statements attributed in the lawsuit such as, “You’re gonna need to earn it, my little Arab boy toy,” which the plaintiff says contributed to a hostile and degrading work environment.

In addition, the lawsuit alleges the employee was, on some occasions, drugged without consent and subjected to further abuse. He also claims the executive appeared at his residence uninvited and pressured him into compliance, again linking it to his career.

The case has been filed in New York County Supreme Court, with the accuser remaining anonymous due to safety concerns.

In response, JPMorgan Chase has denied the allegations, stating that an internal review found no evidence to support the claims.

The lawsuit has sparked widespread reaction online, with many pointing to the case as a stark example of power imbalance and abuse in the workplace.