# The largest US bank had reportedly offered around $1 million in an effort to settle the dispute.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- JPMorgan Chase offered approximately $1 million to settle the dispute before the lawsuit was public.
- The plaintiff alleges being pressured into non-consensual sexual acts by executive Lorna Hajdini.
- The complainant was placed on administrative leave after filing an internal complaint in May 2025.
- JPMorgan claims its internal investigation found the allegations lacked merit and the complainant did not participate.

**Companies:** JPMorgan Chase
**Countries:** United States

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