Express Scripts’ defamation suit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unlikely to succeed, University of Florida law professor Lyrissa Lidsky argues. According to Lidsky, such lawsuits are often filed not necessarily with the expectation of a favorable trial outcome, but rather as a means of publicly countering negative statements. Express Scripts has accused the FTC of making defamatory statements that they argue could harm their business reputation and operations. For further insights, you can read more on this topic here.