A permanent injunction is a drastic remedy which may be granted only where the plaintiff demonstrates that, absent the injunction, it will suffer irreparable harm. In order to establish prima facie entitlement to a permanent injunction, a plaintiff must demonstrate: (a) that there was a violation of a right presently occurring, or threatened and imminent; (b) that there is no adequate remedy at law; (c) that serious and irreparable harm will result absent the injunction; and (d) that the equities are balanced in its favor. For the purposes of equity, irreparable harm means any injury for which money damages are insufficient. Where an injury can be adequately compensated by money damages, injunctive relief is inappropriate.
Rockefeller v. Leon, NY Slip Op 06370 (2d Dep't December 18, 2024)
