JPMorgan lawsuit claims sexual harassment by executive director

A former JPMorgan employee filed a lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini, a senior executive, alleging sexual harassment. The suit claimed that Hajdini drugged Chirayu Rana and coerced him into sexual encounters. Following an internal investigation, JPMorgan found no evidence to support Rana’s claims.

Hajdini has worked at JPMorgan for 15 years and is currently an executive director. She categorically denies all allegations made against her. Rana did not report to Hajdini; they were colleagues on the same team but reported to different managers.

Rana attempted to negotiate a multi-million dollar settlement to leave JPMorgan before filing the lawsuit. The lawsuit names JPMorgan Chase as a defendant, accusing the bank of retaliation against him. A spokesperson for JPMorgan stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.”

The lawsuit has been retracted for corrections, and no trial date has been set. Amid the controversy, Hajdini’s LinkedIn account was deleted. Observers note that Rana has tarnished her reputation with what they describe as a complete fabrication.

The exact details of the allegations and the motivations behind the lawsuit remain unclear. Rana is now a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount, having previously worked at JPMorgan.