Pleasure, Sandra

Applicant Sandra Pleasure filed a 2023 application alleging a left knee injury during employment from March 31, 1973 to November 22, 1992. After trial, the WCJ found the claim was barred by laches but not by the statute of limitations, and made a non-specific finding regarding employment. Defendant—the prevailing party on the laches defense—sought reconsideration, contending applicant was not employed by it during the claimed period and that the claim should also be barred by the statute of limitations because the injury was specific rather than cumulative. The WCAB dismissed the petition, holding that defendant was not an aggrieved party under Labor Code section 5900(a) because applicant's claim was entirely precluded by laches, rendering the remaining issues moot. The Board cautioned defendant that pursuing a meritless petition where it already prevailed could expose it to sanctions.