What are the consequences if a plaintiff fails to state a cognizable claim?

As it fails to state a cognizable claim, the complaint will be dismissed. However, plaintiff will be granted one opportunity to amend the complaint to state a claim. Plaintiff should note that although he has been given the opportunity to amend, it is not for the purpose of adding new claims. George v. Smith, 507 F.3d 605, 607 (7th Cir. 2007). If plaintiff chooses to amend the complaint, he should carefully read this screening order and focus his efforts on curing the deficiencies set forth above.