Valerie Caproni

Rule Changes

Presiding over RealPage's challenge to New York's pricing law

A federal judge in Nashville gave final approval to settlements totaling $359,925,000 from 41 apartment landlords accused of using RealPage's pricing software to push rents above competitive levels. RealPage, the company that sold the software, paid nothing.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

Presiding over RealPage v. James; reconsideration motion pending

RealPage asked a federal judge on October 28 to leave the injunction in place, and New York's attorney general replied on November 3, urging the court to reconsider. The request to revive the state's ban on algorithmic rent-setting is now fully briefed and waiting on Judge Valerie Caproni.

Updated 6 days ago

Money Moves

As of October 2026: Must approve the $39 million settlement

Merrill Lynch agreed to pay $39 million to settle a class action that said it paid retirement-account customers near-zero interest on idle cash. The deal, filed Sept. 30 in Manhattan federal court, awaits approval from US District Judge Valerie Caproni.

Updated Oct 3

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Presiding over Flores lawsuit

For twenty years, the National Football League has resolved disputes through arbitration controlled by its commissioner. On February 13, 2026, a federal judge ruled that system cannot shield the league from allegations of discrimination against Black coaches, meaning evidence about how teams make hiring decisions will become public.

Updated May 29