LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Four property owners in a Lexington neighborhood have filed a lawsuit against Fayette County Board of Education members over what they say is an unfair land grab.

Theresa Leito lives on Fair Oaks Drive, close to Versailles Road. She's one of the homeowners taking action.

"They're ruining my life, I have to start over," Leito said.

Leito is stressed because of the project which was announced in a press release earlier this week from FCPS.

In that release, FCPS said that the district "has taken formal action to acquire approximately 0.1759 acres through eminent domain for property located adjacent to Rise STEM Academy for Girls, 2160 Versailles Road."

According to the district's statement, the move does not involve homes, but only portions of back yards.

"The

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