A preliminary injunction may be granted where it appears that the defendant threatens or is about to do an act in violation of the plaintiff's rights. It permits suit not only for damages, but also for injunctive relief.For the court to grant injunctive relief, the claimant must prove that without the injunction, they would suffer "irreparable harm. Injunctive relief is a unique remedy with difficult standards and potentially expensive consequences if the employer fails to make its case. This article outlines preliminary injunctions, explains the hearing process, and provides a downloadable sample motion. This section is where you tell the court what relief you should get if you win. Defendants argue that Plaintiffs injunctive relief claim. Injunctive relief, also known as an injunction, is a remedy which restrains a party from doing certain acts or requires a party to act in a certain way. (vii) punitive damages to deter future acts of psychological abuse;. 255.