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‘M*A*S*H’ star’s daughter unleashes legal chaos on Scottish island
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Claire Kellerman, adopted daughter of late actress Sally Kellerman, has initiated a legal battle on the small Scottish island of Great Bernera after her Australian cattle dog was denied entry to a local cafe.
- Kellerman claims her dog is a service animal due to a disability linked to childhood trauma, but the cafe enforces a "Service Dogs Only" policy, leading to disputes with staff and local business owners.
- The lawsuit initially targeted the wrong entity, costing the Great Bernera Community Development Trust $7,000 before being amended to target the Bernera Community Association (BCA), which manages the community center including the cafe.
- The ongoing legal dispute has pushed the BCA towards potential bankruptcy, while Kellerman’s legal fees are covered by the Scottish Legal Aid Board, prompting outrage from community members and local politicians.
- Local officials have criticized Kellerman’s actions as "vexatious" and "absurd," with some expressing concern over the impact on the community center’s future.
