Google LLC is facing contempt charges in a court in New South Wales, Australia, after it failed to immediately follow an order to take down negative reviews about a high-profile Sydney businessman.

In a statement, Google said it takes court orders seriously and responds to them in a timely manner. It has since removed the reviews.

The businessman, whose name is being withheld, filed legal proceedings against Google on July 4, according to various news reports, claiming the negative comments were defamatory and were harming his unnamed business.