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JPMorgan executive faces lawsuit alleging coercion and workplace abuse claims

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01.05.2026

A senior executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations in a civil lawsuit that claims she used her position of authority to coerce a junior male colleague into a prolonged pattern of abusive and non-consensual conduct. The case, reported by multiple media outlets including The Sun, has drawn attention due to the severity of the claims and the broader implications for workplace conduct, corporate accountability, and power dynamics in major financial institutions.

The lawsuit alleges that Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old senior banker at JPMorgan Chase, engaged in a pattern of coercive behavior toward a subordinate employee, identified in court filings as “John Doe” to protect his anonymity. According to the complaint, the alleged misconduct began shortly after Hajdini joined the same team in April 2024 and escalated over several months.

The plaintiff claims that the relationship began with inappropriate workplace behavior and progressed into what he describes as sustained coercion. The filing alleges that Hajdini used her senior position within the organization to exert pressure on him, including threats related to his career advancement, compensation, and continued employment at the bank. The complaint further asserts that the environment became increasingly intimidating, leaving the accuser feeling unable to resist the alleged demands due to fear of professional retaliation.

According to reports citing the lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that he was subjected to repeated non-consensual interactions and psychological pressure. The filing also includes claims that substances were involved, which the plaintiff alleges impaired his........

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