CHICAGO - 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.

The plaintiff, Anthony Filomena, filed the lawsuit on Thursday in federal court, in which he alleges the Blackhawks discriminated against him based on his sexual orientation.

What we know:

Filomena worked for the team from July 2022 until he was terminated on May 3, 2024, according to the lawsuit.

In a statement, the organization refuted Filomena’s allegation:

"Mr. Filomena was terminated for cause due to multiple instances of misconduct over a period of six months. He received multiple written communications outlining expectations including a formal, final written warning prior to his dismissal. His termination was solely due to continue

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