An individual injured by pollution may be denied injunctive relief if the injunction would impose greater hardships on the polluter and the community than the harm suffered by the plaintiff.

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Courts often balance the equities when considering whether to grant injunctive relief, including assessing the relative hardships on the parties and the community. If the injunction would cause greater harm than the injury being prevented, it may be denied.

An Individual Injured by Pollution May Be Denied Injunctive Relief