Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director at JPMorgan Chase, faces serious allegations of drugging and sexually abusing a junior employee. The accusations have emerged from a lawsuit filed in the New York County Supreme Court on April 27, 2026.
The accuser, identified as John Doe, claims that Hajdini drugged him with a date rape drug. This incident allegedly began shortly after he joined the firm as a Senior VP/Director in March 2024.
According to the lawsuit, Hajdini coerced Doe into non-consensual sex acts. He alleges that she threatened him with career repercussions if he rejected her advances. Furthermore, Doe stated that Hajdini made racially charged comments towards him during their interactions.
Key facts:
- Doe filed a complaint with JPMorgan’s HR team in May 2025 detailing harassment and discrimination.
- Hajdini has since deleted or deactivated her LinkedIn profile amid the allegations.
- JPMorgan Chase has denied the allegations, asserting they found no merit to the claims after an investigation.
In one instance, Hajdini reportedly told Doe, “If you don’t f**k me soon, I’m going to ruin you.” Another statement attributed to her was, “Do you want to get promoted at year end or not?” These quotes highlight the alleged power dynamics at play within the workplace.
As of midday April 30, 2026, the situation remains fluid. There are ongoing discussions about the implications of such allegations on workplace conduct and power dynamics at major financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase.