The mistake is believing dictionaries that say the word "remedy" is a countable noun (although, in fairness, it does not say it is only a countable noun).

The uncountable "remedy" is not common and usually refers to the class of of legal actions that will correct an injustice. Nouns are not usually "only countable" or "only uncountable": "countability" is an attribute that can change.

THE Supreme Court's momentous decisions last week on affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage overshadowed a disturbing trend: in the final two weeks of its term, the court ruled in favor of big business and closed the courthouse doors to employees, consumers and small businesses seeking remedy for serious injuries. (New York Times)

In response to their claims, insurance companies formed a posse with their friends in government and are spending their time and resources trying to prevent victims and their families from seeking remedy for their pain, instead of accepting responsibility, paying their debt to society, and changing their ways. (Huffington Post