Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director in JPMorgan’s New York leveraged finance team, faces serious allegations of drugging and sexually abusing a junior employee, raising significant concerns about workplace conduct and power dynamics. The allegations emerged following a lawsuit filed in the New York County Supreme Court on April 27, 2026.
The accuser, known as John Doe, claims that Hajdini drugged him with a date rape drug and coerced him into non-consensual sexual acts shortly after he joined the firm as a Senior VP/Director in March 2024. According to documents, the alleged abuse began in April 2024, just after Hajdini’s appointment.
Doe asserts that he faced threats regarding his career if he rejected Hajdini’s advances, which included racially charged comments directed towards him. He detailed these incidents in a written complaint to JPMorgan’s HR team in May 2025, which outlined the harassment and discrimination he experienced.
JPMorgan Chase has publicly denied the allegations, with a spokesman stating: “Following our investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” This assertion came after the company conducted its own inquiry into the matter.
In addition to the allegations of sexual harassment, sources indicate that Hajdini has deleted or deactivated her LinkedIn profile amid the ongoing scrutiny. The situation mirrors previous cases where male employees have reported similar misconduct from female superiors; for instance, Damilare Ajao’s case resulted in prison time for his accuser.
The lawsuit has drawn attention to broader issues of workplace culture, particularly regarding power dynamics between executives and junior employees. It raises questions about how companies handle such allegations and protect their employees from potential abuses.
As this case unfolds, uncertainties remain regarding potential legal ramifications for both parties involved. The next steps in the legal process have not been clearly outlined by either party. Meanwhile, Hajdini’s lawyers have stated that she categorically denies all allegations against her.