(Richmond, IN)--Approval has now been granted by a federal court which paves the way for a class action lawsuit by victims of the My Way Trading fire.  That fire, which broke out two and a half years ago on Richmond’s northwest side, resulted in the evacuation of more than 2000 people.  Some of those people claim they have lingering – and, in some cases, terminal – medical effects from the smoke and fallout.  Both the business owner, Seth Smith, and the City of Richmond are named in the suit.  Shortly after the fire, Smith took responsibility.  "During that period of time, I will admit openly that it got out of control," Smith said in reference to the amount of plastics stored inside buildings.  Dave Snow, who was Richmond mayor at the time, also pointed the finger of blame at Smith.  "That business owner is fully responsible for all of this," Snow said.  By the end of last year, the city had spent $200,000 in legal fees related to the fire.  Attorneys have asked residents who lived in the impacted area to gather proof of residence and evacuation-related expenses.