JPMorgan faces lawsuit alleging sexual assault by senior banker Lorna Hajdini

A civil lawsuit filed on April 27, 2026 in the New York Supreme Court accuses JPMorgan Chase investment banker Lorna Hajdini of sexually assaulting former colleague Chirayu Rana over several months, allegedly using her senior position to coerce non‑consensual conduct. Hajdini denies the allegations and has filed a countersuit for defamation, while JPMorgan reportedly offered a $1 million settlement that Rana rejected.

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Dakota Ramseur later ordered Rana to disclose his own name after his request to remain anonymous was denied, ruling that his public media interviews precluded continued anonymity. The case remains unresolved, highlighting broader questions about employer liability, workplace reporting procedures, and gender dynamics in corporate sexual misconduct claims.