Yes,that could be true.I'd be willing to bet that the hospital's lawyers will be investigating everyone involved...twelve ways from Sunday...to check out your theory.I'd bet that they'll even check out her lawyer.Although maybe not....any crooked lawyer knows that this case is worth far more than $25K.
Probably cost more to check it out than she is asking for which could possibly mean there is another attorney trying to create a “pattern” of negligence for a much larger lawsuit.