JPMorgan Executive Hajdini Denies Sexual Coercion Claims, Calls Allegations "Fabricated"

JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini has strongly denied serious allegations made in a lawsuit filed by a former colleague, calling the claims fabricated and without basis. The case has drawn attention after accusations of sexual coercion, abuse, and workplace retaliation were made in a filing before the New York County Supreme Court.

The lawsuit, reportedly filed under the pseudonym John Doe, accuses Hajdini of misconduct, including claims that she drugged the complainant and threatened his compensation if he did not comply with her demands. Media reports said the filing was later withdrawn for corrections, though the allegations have already triggered widespread public scrutiny.

Hajdini’s legal representatives rejected all accusations, stating she never engaged in inappropriate conduct and had not even visited the location where one alleged incident was said to have occurred. They described the lawsuit as false and damaging. Hajdini currently works as an Executive Director on JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team.

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JPMorgan also denied the claims and said an internal investigation by human resources staff and in-house lawyers found no evidence supporting the allegations. According to reports, the review examined emails, phone records, and other internal material. The bank further stated that the complainant declined to participate fully in the process or provide details needed to substantiate the accusations.

The lawsuit additionally names JPMorgan as a defendant, alleging retaliation and failure to properly investigate the matter. Reports also noted that the complainant and Hajdini worked on the same broader team but under different reporting structures, with sources claiming she had no authority over his annual bonus — a point relevant to one of the allegations.

No trial date has been announced, and the matter remains before the courts. As with all civil filings, allegations in the complaint have not been proven in court, and the defendants deny wrongdoing. The case now appears set to proceed through legal channels, where evidence, witness testimony, and procedural rulings will determine its outcome.

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