It sounds like she filed her case in Federal Court. One of the requirements for Federal Court jurisdiction in certain cases is that the "amount in controversy" be at least $75, 000. Thus, in the complaint attorneys routinely state that the damages "are in excess of $75,000" just to establish that the court does have jurisdiction to hear the claim. That doesn't mean the plaintiff is only seeking $75,000 in relief.
Thanks makes more sense that way.