Former JPMorgan Employee Files Controversial Lawsuit Against Executive
Lawsuit Details and Allegations
Chirayu Rana, a former employee of JPMorgan Chase, has been revealed by a news outlet as the individual behind a notable lawsuit against executive Lorna Hajdini. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week under the alias “John Doe,” alleges serious misconduct, including coercion and abuse, against Hajdini, who is 37 years old and serves as an executive director in the bank's leveraged finance division. However, these claims have been firmly denied by JPMorgan, which stated that an internal review by its HR department and legal team found no supporting evidence. The bank noted that while several employees participated in the investigation, Rana chose not to engage or provide essential information.
Hajdini has also refuted the allegations through her legal representatives, asserting that she has “never engaged in any inappropriate conduct” and has never visited the site where the alleged incident supposedly occurred. Sources close to the matter indicated that while Rana and Hajdini worked on the same team, they did not have a direct reporting relationship. Hajdini reported to managing director Brandon Graffeo, whereas Rana was under Jon Wolter, meaning she had no control over his salary.
The lawsuit additionally names JPMorgan as a defendant, claiming the bank retaliated against Rana and failed to adequately investigate previous complaints he made in May 2025.
Background on Chirayu Rana
Who Is Chirayu Rana?
Chirayu Rana has a history of employment with several prominent financial firms, including Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, TCG Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and The Carlyle Group, prior to his tenure at JPMorgan. A colleague described him as “socially awkward” yet capable of fulfilling job requirements. Currently, he holds the position of principal at Bregal Sagemount, an investment firm based in New York, which is led by Gene Yoon and specializes in areas such as software, digital infrastructure, healthcare IT, and financial services. The lawsuit is still in progress, with no trial date established as of now.