Can a plaintiff change the nature of her action by alleging new, unrelated claims?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Malkiewicz v. Solano Cnty. Jail, No. 2:18-cv-1774-EFB P (E.D. Cal. 2019):

Plaintiff may not change the nature of this suit by alleging new, unrelated claims. See George v. Smith, 507 F.3d 605, 607 (7th Cir. 2007). Nor may she bring multiple, unrelated claims against more than one defendant. Id.

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