JPMorgan Executive Renewed Defamation Countersuit
Lorna Hajdini filed a countersuit against former employee Chirayu Rana in Manhattan federal court.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Human Resources
JPMorgan Chase executive director Lorna Hajdini has renewed a defamation countersuit against former employee Chirayu Rana. The filing follows a lawsuit previously initiated by Rana in New York state court.
Why it matters
The legal dispute pits allegations of workplace sexual coercion against counterclaims of defamation. Hajdini asserts that Rana fabricated his claims to extract financial settlements from both her and the bank.
Chirayu Rana was employed at JPMorgan for 1.5 years prior to his resignation in October 2025. The current legal actions involve proceedings across both Manhattan federal court and New York state court.
The players
Lorna Hajdini
She is an executive director at JPMorgan Chase.
Chirayu Rana
He is a former employee of JPMorgan who resigned from the bank in 2025.
JPMorgan Chase
It is a global financial services firm that employed both parties in the dispute.
The details
Hajdini is seeking damages for defamation and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. Rana, who left the firm in October 2025, previously alleged in his own lawsuit that Hajdini coerced him into sexual acts to advance his career.
Timeline
Chirayu Rana resigned from JPMorgan in October 2025.
Rana filed the latest version of his lawsuit in July 2026.
Hajdini filed the renewed countersuit on September 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This litigation follows a pattern of high-stakes legal challenges involving the bank and its former employees. Such disputes reflect the broader trend of increased internal scrutiny and legal friction within major financial institutions.
The public legal battle underscores the evolving risks associated with workplace conduct and corporate liability. Clients and employees of major firms may observe heightened internal compliance measures as institutions navigate these disputes.
The takeaway
Legal disputes involving high-ranking executives can signal internal shifts in corporate accountability and risk management. Readers should monitor court updates to understand how these cases influence banking firm policies.
Further reading
For more information on workplace disputes, visit the Human Resources section.
