JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini sued over abuse claims: What the lawsuit alleges

A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, Lorna Hajdini, has been sued in the United States over allegations of sexual abuse and workplace misconduct by a junior employee, according to a report by India Today.

The civil lawsuit, filed in New York, has been brought by a male employee described in the report as being of Indian origin. The complainant has been identified anonymously in court filings.

What the lawsuit alleges

According to the report, the employee has accused Hajdini of repeated sexual abuse, coercion and misuse of authority within the workplace. The complaint alleges that she pressured him into sexual acts and linked his professional growth to compliance.

The lawsuit also claims that the employee was drugged without his knowledge during at least one incident. It further alleges that the conduct caused significant emotional and professional harm.

Allegations of workplace pressure

The complainant has alleged that the power imbalance between a senior executive and a junior employee played a central role in the alleged misconduct. According to the report, the employee has claimed that his career progression and job security were affected by the situation.

The lawsuit also raises concerns about workplace environment and internal accountability mechanisms within the organisation, though these claims remain part of the complaint and have not been tested in court.

JPMorgan’s response

JPMorgan Chase has denied the allegations. According to the report, the bank said the claims are unsubstantiated and that an internal review did not find evidence supporting the accusations.

The company has stated that it takes allegations of workplace misconduct seriously and will contest the lawsuit.

Legal status of the case

The case is currently at the civil litigation stage in a New York court. The allegations outlined in the complaint have not been proven, and no judicial findings have been made so far.

It remains unclear how the case will proceed, including whether it will go to trial or be resolved through legal processes at a later stage.