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A California woman suing a Scottish café for banning her dog has triggered a legal firestorm in the Outer Hebrides, forcing a local community group into financial ruin. Initially suing the wrong organization, she’s now targeting the café’s operators — but legal aid rules shield her from paying costs, leaving the volunteer-run association drowning in $7,000+ fees. With December court dates looming and local charities warning of potential collapse, a politician demands an urgent review of how legal aid was approved — especially after basic checks could’ve caught the initial error. The plaintiff claims discrimination under the Equality Act, calling it a fight for justice, while the Scottish Legal Aid Board insists the process followed all rules.

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