Earlier today, it was revealed that ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd has transferred over to Oracle as the co-President. Shortly after that was revealed, we reported that HP has filed a complaint against Hurd claiming that he broke HP trade secret agreements. Now, Engadget is reporting that Oracle CEO has responded to the lawsuit:

Oracle has long viewed HP as an important partner," said Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. "By filing this vindictive lawsuit against Oracle and Mark Hurd, the HP board is acting with utter disregard for that partnership, our joint customers, and their own shareholders and employees. The HP Board is making it virtually impossible for Oracle and HP to continue to cooperate and work together in the IT marketplace.

Ouch! That's all we have to say.