Again, I never said it was used in a way that was a slur.
My view is that I would not recommend using that word in any context in a business meeting and that the marketing company had a right to end their relationship with Papa Johns.
If it is found that someone from the marketing company or from Papa Johns leaked the story, their employer has the right to fire them, and they have the right to keep them on board.
No you just heavily implied it then tapdance away when called on it.
Of course HOAs are perfectly within their legal rights to kick people out of pools too.