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MORE THAN TWO YEARS LATER, FIRE LAWSUITS CONTINUE

(Richmond, IN)--We’re approaching the two-and-a-half year point since a massive fire destroyed several buildings on Richmond’s northwest side in what would become known as the My Way Trading fire.  Multiple lawsuits were filed in the weeks and months that followed.  Those lawsuits are still working their way through various courts.  Wayne County Attorney Ron Cross addressed the issue this week with Wayne County Commissioners.  "Now the federal magistrate is recommending that the case be bounced back to Wayne Circuit," Cross said.  Two of the lawsuits – each with dozens of plaintiffs – continue in Wayne County courts.  And, nearly two and a half years later, there has still be no official cause released by state investigators.  The official cause is still listed as undetermined.