Alexim Holdings, LLC v Chang-Wardi

Holding The court affirmed the dismissal of the unjust enrichment claim because a valid contract governed the subject matter, but reversed the denial of the motion to dismiss the injunctive relief claim. The court held that injunctive relief was inappropriate because the builder’s injury could be adequately compensated by money damages.

The court’s words

the existence of a valid contract governing the subject matter generally precludes recovery in quasi contract for events arising out of the same subject matter

2026 NY Slip Op 05924, at the official text

A permanent injunction is a drastic remedy which may be granted only where the plaintiff demonstrates that it will suffer irreparable harm absent the injunction

2026 NY Slip Op 05924, at the official text

where an injury can be adequately compensated by money damages, injunctive relief is inappropriate

2026 NY Slip Op 05924, at the official text