Filed in New York County Supreme Court on 27 April, the complaint accuses the JPMorgan executive of coercion, racialised remarks, threats and non-consensual sexual acts against a former junior employee.
The plaintiff, initially anonymous and later identified in reports as Chirayu Rana, says the alleged misconduct began in early 2024 and harmed his career after he rejected her advances.
Hajdini denies all allegations, and JPMorgan says its internal review of emails, phone records and witness accounts found no merit; reports also say she was not Rana's direct supervisor.
How could new legal reforms and Supreme Court decisions change the way companies investigate and handle harassment complaints like Rana’s in the future?
With both parties denying each other's claims, what evidence might ultimately decide the outcome of this high-stakes JPMorgan harassment lawsuit?
What barriers prevent employees from reporting harassment, and would anonymous reporting systems truly solve the challenges revealed in this case?