When a publisher refuses to remove a negative post, you aren't out of options....

https://www.scribd.com/document/1015962995/Can-Google-Remove-a-Result-if-the-Article-Is-True-A-Reputation-Specialist-s-Guide-207020

When a publisher refuses to remove a negative post, you aren't out of options. You don't have to live with a permanent smear on your reputation