What prevented you from helping him? Guy already said, manager wouldn't assign other work. I have worked in similar. Some workplaces are highly political. I

What prevented you from helping him? Guy already said, manager wouldn't assign other work. I have worked in similar. Some workplaces are highly political. In one case I was on contract, 3 months ahead, suggested to help in other areas, and even offered to "pause billing" and take personal time off. Yes, the contract allowed for it. Nope. Needed me there every day, doing nothing. Otherwise, upper management would know the project was slipping?! Some workplaces are highly broken.