A high-ranking JPMorgan Chase executive has denied allegations of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed this week. Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in the bank's leveraged finance division, has called the accusations a 'complete fabrication' in a statement through her lawyers.
According to her lawyers, Hajdini 'categorically denies the allegations' and 'never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind.' They also claim she has never been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place.
The lawsuit, filed under the pseudonym 'John Doe,' accuses Hajdini of serious misconduct, including non-consensual and humiliating sex acts, and using racial slurs. However, JPMorgan Chase has strongly denied the claims, saying an internal investigation found no evidence supporting them.
The bank spokesperson stated, 'Following an investigation, we don't believe there's any merit to these claims.' Multiple employees cooperated with the review, but the complainant did not fully participate or provide key supporting details.
Hajdini and John Doe worked on the same leveraged finance team between 2024 and 2025 but did not have a direct reporting relationship. The lawsuit also alleges failures in internal handling of complaints, with sources saying Rana had raised concerns internally in May 2025 before later seeking a financial settlement to exit the firm.
Ally's of Hajdini described her as a 'top performer' whose reputation has been unfairly 'tarnished.' Staff inside the bank have described a 'strange' atmosphere, with some employees allegedly discussing the matter on private messaging apps rather than monitored internal systems.
