Former JPMorgan Chase Banker Expands Sexual Harassment, Racism Lawsuit
A former JPMorgan Chase banker has expanded his sexual harassment and racism lawsuit against the bank by adding new claims and defendants. Chirayu Rana alleges that a culture of racial discrimination within his team led to degrading jokes targeting his South Asian heritage and threats involving U.S. immigration enforcement. He also accuses executive director Lorna Hajdini of coercing him into sexual relationships as part of career advancement, which he says ultimately destroyed his professional reputation. The lawsuit now includes three new defendants: managing directors Brandon Graffeo and Jon Wolter, along with associate Kelly Crowe. Rana claims that after resigning under pressure last October, these individuals worked to damage his standing in the industry, leading to him being fired by a subsequent employer this April. JPMorgan has previously dismissed Rana's allegations as baseless but did not comment on the expanded complaint. This case is among several high-profile incidents involving JPMorgan employees that have drawn public and media attention during 2026, including other legal disputes over workplace conduct.
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