I had a part-timer and my manager was a bitch when my fiance died. She didn't want to give me time off for the funeral or to make any arrangements. She could see that I was dead-set on it, but clearly thought I was making it up to get out of work. I wasn't fired for it, but when I got back 2 days later I got a run down of every occurrence that happened because I wasn't there to cover my shifts. I was then put on "probation" and I would be watched. I should have quit when she sassed me just for the suggestion that I might need time off. I never should have taken such a stupid job in the first place. So I was begrieved and continued to work my ass off until I got something better, but she made my life hell the whole time. I was her special project. Thinking about everything that she put me through during that time makes me want to go find her and punch her in her mouth. She would tell me my money didn't add up to the tickets, and take the cash. Then take the cash that I "owed" to make the register add up. I was not allowed to count my own tickets as it would take time out of work. So she ripped me off on a daily basis. I was younger than I am now though...a lot younger.
My point? It was probably a good thing that you were let go. You sound like a great worker, but sometimes good workers are stubborn and can't give up. They released you from bondage. Enjoy. Find something better to do with better people. Everyone has options, you just have to make something better happen.
I wouldn't file charges. I would just silently watch the good old dishwasher go to jail for something worse. Because, that probably isn't the worst of that guy's problems. Go back and check in a year.
Be a customer. See how well he isn't doing, then proceed to give them hell and make sure to let them know exactly how successful you have been.
Of course I am vindictive so don't listen to me.....
Hmm...I have to go make some calls.......heh.
