A former JPMorgan employee, Chirayu Rana, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against executive Lorna Hajdini on April 27, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Hajdini drugged Rana and coerced him into sexual acts. It was filed under the pseudonym John Doe in New York County.
As of early Tuesday, the lawsuit has started to unravel. An internal investigation by JPMorgan found no evidence supporting Rana’s claims. The investigation concluded that Rana and Hajdini were colleagues reporting to different managing directors.
Within hours of filing, Rana briefly withdrew the lawsuit for corrections. Hajdini’s attorneys stated she categorically denies the allegations. They emphasized that she never engaged in any inappropriate conduct.
Rana, now 35 years old and a principal at Bregal Sagemount, attempted to negotiate a payoff in the millions before filing the lawsuit. He accused JPMorgan of retaliation and failing to conduct a proper investigation.
The timeline of events is crucial:
- In 2024, Rana claims the alleged coercion began.
- He filed an internal complaint in 2025.
- The lawsuit was filed in April 2026.
JPMorgan spokesperson stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” The situation raises serious questions about the credibility of Rana’s allegations.
The exact details of the corrections made to the lawsuit are unclear. No trial date has been set for this case as it continues to develop.
