Opinion ID: 768374
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: The district court must balance the equities

Text: 38 Although we have concluded that the district court erred in dismissing MHA's motion for a preliminary injunction based on the legal issues regarding assignability, this leaves unresolved the factual issues that must be considered. These issues include (1) the likelihood of success on the merits, (2) the irreparable harm that could result if the injunction is not issued, (3) the impact on the public interest, and (4) the possibility of substantial harm to others.See In re Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., 963 F.2d 855, 859-60 (6th Cir. 1992). Kethan and First Choice strenuously argue that the district court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to grant the preliminary injunction because MHA cannot show any damages and, in any event, could be adequately compensated by a monetary award. These issues will need to be resolved by the district court on remand.