State, Department of Transportation v. Kountry Kitchen of Key Largo, Inc.

Appellant, the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, appeals an order granting a temporary injunction tó stop the removal of an outdoor sign advertising the restaurant of appellee, Kountry Kitchen of Key Largo, Inc., on a Department right of way. We reverse.

In order to be entitled to preliminary injunctive relief, a petitioner must establish: 1) irreparable harm will be suffered if the injunction is not issued; 2) no adequate remedy at law is available; 3) considerations of public policy dictate issuance of the injunction; and 4) the petitioner is likely to prevail on the merits.…