Freelance Contract Dispute — other party claiming force majeure

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

other party claiming force majeure. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 16 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $60,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.