Re: James is a dick...
I would agree with the ongoing responsibility thing IF HE HAD LEFT VOLUNTARILY.
He was made redundant - that means that the management said "we do not need you, your skills, your experience or your knowledge". So he had absolutely no responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
I also disagree with the headline thought - this was not a "revenge" thing - again that implies some planning on the part of James.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
