CA Civ Proc Code Section 720.250

(a)

Except as otherwise provided by statute, if a third-party claim is timely filed, the levying officer may not do any of the following with respect to the personal property in which the security interest or lien is claimed:

(1)

Sell the property.

(2)

Deliver possession of the property to the creditor.

(3)

Pay proceeds of collection to the creditor.

(b)

The interest of a secured party or lienholder in the property levied upon is not affected by the failure of the secured party or lienholder to file a third-party claim under this chapter.