Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Boss

May 5, 2026, 18:25
USSociety

Introduction

A man named Chirayu Rana worked at JPMorgan Chase. He is now suing his old boss, Lorna Hajdini. He says she hurt him and used bad words about his race.

Main Body

Mr. Rana says Ms. Hajdini forced him to have sex. He says she threatened to fire him. Two other people say they saw or heard these bad things. Ms. Hajdini and the bank say this is not true. They say there was no romance. The bank checked the story but they did not find proof. They say Mr. Rana lied about his family. Mr. Rana is very sad and sick. His doctor says he has PTSD. He cannot sleep and he feels very bad because of his old boss.

Conclusion

A court in New York is looking at the case. The boss and the bank still say they did nothing wrong.

Learning

⚡ The 'Past' Pattern

In this story, we see how to talk about things that already happened. To do this, we often add -ed to the action word.

Look at these examples:

  • Work →\rightarrow Worked
  • Hurt →\rightarrow Hurt (This one stays the same!)
  • Use →\rightarrow Used
  • Check →\rightarrow Checked

💡 Simple Contrast: 'Say' vs 'Said'

When we tell a story about a court case, we use different words for now and then:

Now (Present)Then (Past)
He saysHe said
They sayThey said

Quick Tip: Use "said" when the conversation is finished. Use "says" when the person is still claiming it today.

Vocabulary Learning

lawsuit (n.)
A legal case where one person or group accuses another of wrongdoing.
Example:He filed a lawsuit against the company.
boss (n.)
A person who is in charge of a workplace or a group of people.
Example:Her boss gave her a new task.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury to someone.
Example:The fall hurt my knee.
race (n.)
A group of people who share similar physical traits or ancestry.
Example:They discuss issues related to race.
forced (v.)
Made someone do something against their will.
Example:He was forced to sign the contract.
threatened (v.)
Warned someone that harm would happen if they did not comply.
Example:She threatened to leave the job.
fire (v.)
To dismiss someone from their job.
Example:They might fire him for breaking the rules.
people (n.)
Humans in general.
Example:Many people attended the meeting.
story (n.)
A narrative about real or imagined events.
Example:Tell me your story about the trip.
proof (n.)
Evidence that shows something is true.
Example:We need proof of the claim before we can decide.
family (n.)
Relatives who are connected by blood or marriage.
Example:She has a large family that lives in the city.
sad (adj.)
Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
Example:He felt sad after the loss of his pet.
sick (adj.)
Not feeling healthy; ill.
Example:She is sick today and cannot go to work.
doctor (n.)
A professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example:The doctor examined him after the accident.
sleep (v.)
To rest by closing the eyes and being unconscious for a period of time.
Example:I cannot sleep when it is very hot.
case (n.)
A particular situation or example; also a legal matter.
Example:The case was decided by the judge.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are heard and decided.
Example:They went to court to resolve the dispute.
New York (n.)
A large city in the United States known for its culture and business.
Example:She lives in New York and works in finance.
nothing (n.)
Zero; no thing.
Example:He said nothing about the plan.