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5 key things on ex-JPMorgan staffer who brought suit against Lorna Hajdini
A JPMorgan Chase employee who accused senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual abuse
The former JPMorgan Chase employee who brought a lawsuit against senior executive Lorna Hajdini has been identified, The New York Post reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources. The complaint, originally filed anonymously under the pseudonym John Doe, accused Hajdini of sexual abuse, racial harassment and workplace intimidation. However, recent reports state that an internal investigation at JPMorgan found no evidence supporting the allegations.
5 key things about the staffer and his case
Identified as John Doe
Multiple sources told The Post that the victimis the former banker who filed the suit earlier this week in New York. The complaint accused Hajdini of allegedly turning him into her ‘sex slave’ through coercion, threats and drugging.
The Daily Mail first reported details from the filing, which was later withdrawn for 'corrections'. According to the now-retracted court document, he alleged Hajdini appeared unannounced at his apartment and forced him into sexual encounters.
Lorna Hajdini strongly denies allegations
Hajdini has categorically rejected all accusations made against her.
“Lorna categorically denies the allegations. She never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and has never even been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place,” her lawyers said in a statement provided to The Post.
Friends and colleagues of Hajdini also defended her reputation, describing her internally as 'a top performer'.
“He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication,” one ally said. Hajdini remains employed at JPMorgan.
JPMorgan says investigation found no evidence
JPMorgan also pushed back against the lawsuit. According to the bank, an internal investigation conducted by HR officials and in-house lawyers included reviews of emails and phone records and found no proof supporting the allegations.
“Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” a JPMorgan spokesperson told The Daily Mail.
“While numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant refused to participate and has declined to provide facts that would be central to support his allegations.”
The lawsuit additionally accused the bank of retaliation and failing to properly investigate the claims.
Hajdini did not supervise the man
New details reported by The New York Post suggest Hajdini was not the man's direct superior despite allegations she controlled aspects of his career progression. People familiar with the matter told the outlet that Hajdini reported to managing director Brandon Graffeo, while the man worked under another managing director.
According to The Post's sources, that structure meant Hajdini would not have had influence over his annual compensation or bonuses.
One colleague described the man as ‘socially awkward’ but said he ‘met the requirements’ to remain employed at the bank.
Accuser's previous roles
The Post stated that he previously worked at several major financial firms before joining JPMorgan, including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, The Carlyle Group and Houlihan Lokey.
No trial date has been announced in the case so far.
