The Brief A former PR manager for the Blackhawks claimed in a lawsuit that the club fired him because he is gay. The Blackhawks said in a statement that Filomena was fired for "multiple instances of misconduct" and disregard for company policies. A former public relations manager for the Chicago Blackhawks claimed in a new lawsuit that he was fired by the club because he is gay. Still, the lawsuit claimed Filomena "performed his job duties in a satisfactory manner at all relevant times." After reporting the supervisor, Filomena claimed he was retaliated with more hostile actions including the supervisor allegedly "yelling and berating" him.